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J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2012 Wine Review

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2012

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2012

Paso Robles, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $22.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: J. Lohr

Agent: Barrique Wines & Spirits Imports

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Mocha with some dark chocolate on the nose from toasty oak aging. Lots of fleshy ripe black plums on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. This wine was aged for a year in oak barrels, and offers plush depths of flavour. Perfect for potluck gatherings. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with lamb.

Merlot food pairings: roast pork tenderloin, coq au vin, lamb.

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This J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2012 was reviewed on June 27, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 566901
  • $19.55 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

J. Lohr makes memorable wines. Los Osos Merlot from Paso Robles, California has a fragrant nose with ripe red cherries, berries and vanilla. Flavours of red and dark berries, vanilla, baking spices, cloves and cedar create a delicious palate, with a dry, satiny, very harmonious mouthfeel and a long spicy red berry finish.
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Deep ruby colour with aromas and flavours of ripe red berries and fruit, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, floral, cedar and toast. Tannins are evident but not over powering. This is a medium+ bodied Merlot that could be your everyday red or impress a host/hostess. Very nice sipper. Creeps just above that $20 sweet spot but worth the price.
Tasted: June 2015

1 Member would buy this wine again

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