J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Hilltop Reserve 2007

Dunkles, jugendhaftes Rot. Intensives fast süssliches warmes Bouquet von Heidelbeeren, schwarzen Kirschen und Cassis. Im Gaumen ein Feuerwerk der Aromen, getragen von einer weichen Tanninstruktur. Er wirkt samtig, wuchtig und bestechend harmonisch. Einer der besten Cabernet Sauvignon überhaupt.

Winemaker Notes - Very dark, youthful red-purple in color, the 2004 vintage of J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has elegant aromas of black cherries, blackberries and black currants, with a bouquet of mint and toasty oak. The 2004 Hilltop

Decanter magazine gave it Four Stars and said “aromas of black currant, black cherry, strawberry, integrated oak and flowers. Wonderful balance of grippy, juicy tannins and ripe fruit that is sleek, perky and fresh. Highly Recommended.” A Platinum Medal in Monterrey and God from the Dallas morning News are only a handful of the accolades this rich California Cab has received. Grown on some of the highest slopes in Paso Robles, it’s aged 18 months in Allier oak barrels.

Very dark, red-purple in color with youthful hues, the J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has complex aromas of black cherries and blackberries with a bouquet of cedar, anise, licorice, tar and vanilla toasted oak.

Winemaker Notes - 2007 was a very dry year in Paso Robles, with the seasonal total for rainfall registering a scant 4.4 inches. Fortunately, temperatures were mild and did not exacerbate the extremely dry conditions. Vine canopies were small, as were cluster and berry size, resulting in some of the lowest yields we have seen in the last ten years. These natural limitations imposed on the vines resulted in remarkably good cabernet sauvignon fruit quality, with outstanding color and flavors. For the second consecutive year, we incurred no significant heat events after veraison and had very mild weather conditions straight through harvest, allowing each block to be picked at optimal flavor development.