USA

Oak aging has enhanced the primary fruit profile with engaging aromas reminiscent of cloves, cardamom, and dark-roast coffee with hints of tobacco smoke.

The 2021 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot presents mature red colorwith a raspberry hue. Brambly fruit aromas of plum and pomegranate are integrated with a barrel signature of mocha and baking spice. Whole berry fermentation with a generous use of Malbec in the blend accentuates bright fruit tones on the palate, and leaves a lengthy finish.

Plenty of ripe, wild berry and plum aromas and flavors, framed by vanilla, spice, and toasty oak. Lush mid-palate tannins flow into a lengthy finish accented by bright fruit. Made with 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot.

40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre. Grown, produced, and bottled by Stephan Vineyards, established in 1998 by Stephan Asseo. Features tea and tobacco leaf, garrigue, and jambon in the nose, as well as blueberries and pencil shavings.