J Lohr - 7 Oaks Cabernet - 750ml

J Lohr Cabernet

The predominant sources for our J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is our vineyard located directly opposite our J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center and two newer sites just to the north: the J. Lohr Sinclair and J. Lohr Jones Ranches. The soils in our vineyards vary from gravelly clay loam to limestone-based soils; various rootstock and clonal combinations have been used to maximize the expression of each individual site. The different soil types and planting combinations contribute to the layered complexity of our Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon.

VINIFICATION - 3% Merlot 1% Cabernet Franc 1% Syrah Fermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks, with peak temperatures reaching 92°F Malolactic: Malolactic fermentation, using Viniflora Oenos, was completed in partially new American oak barrels, with the balance in stainless steel Maturation: 12 months aging in 60-gallon American oak barrels, 18.5% new Barrel type: Predominantly medium-plus toasted Missouri and Minnesota oak with toasted heads

BOTTLING CHEMISTRIES - pH: 3.64 Alcohol: 13.9% by volume Total Acidity: 0.61 g/100ml Residual Sugar: 0.19 g/100ml

WINE LIST DESCRIPTION - The original Paso Robles-style Cabernet Sauvignon - intense flavors of black cherry, cassis, and toasted pastry, and a soft, juicy palate.

HOW DID SEVEN OAKS GET ITS NAME? Our blocks 2 and 4 of Cabernet Sauvignon that were some of the original sources for this iconic wine 30 years ago featured views of a stand of seven majestic oak trees, which still thrive today.