J. Lohr - Cuvée St. E Paso Robles 2019 (750ml) Alexandra

J. Lohr - Cuvée St. E Paso Robles 2019 (750ml) AlexandraWinemaker Notes J. Lohr Cuve St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. Sophisticated blueberry and raspberry compote aromas mingle with wild sage, cacao nib, and espresso. On the palate, fresh plum and black cherry flavors wrap around a dusty tannin core leaving a long, pleasing finish. A perfect pairing for filet mignon with a shallot cream sauce or Osso Bucco (braised veal shanks) over a bed of polenta. Blend: 66% Cabernet Franc, 28%

nutmeg that support a mouth of rare elegance in which the tannic texture expresses a silkiness that is typical only of great red wines from areas highly suited for viticulture as is the area of Santa Mustiola in Chiusi

Aromas of amaro-like myrtle and eucalyptus leaf meet with stewed strawberry and raspberry on the nose

Drink by: 5 years

and blueberry and cassis fruit

Soft spice notes and vanilla add complexity

focused style beautifully

the alluvial soil in this vineyard contains a high proportion of decomposing granite

where tangy acidity punctuates integrated and creamy bubbles and carries subtle stone fruit medium-long

Full of red fruit and spice

fern and mint lending it a Pauillac touch

Cured Meat

with a directness perfectly associated with its low dosage