J. Lohr
Pure Paso Proprietary Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
The 2020 Red Wine Pure Paso Proprietary is hauntingly dark and balsamic in the glass. Menthol and Bakers chocolate complement the depths of dried black cherry. It's surprisingly lifted and elegant on the palate, guided by racy acidity. Tart wild berry fruits and exotic spices drench the palate in youthful concentration. This leaves a staining of fine tannins and balsamic tones to linger, finishing structured and with dramatic length. The Pure Paso is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Petite Sirah, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 1% Merlot that matured for eighteen months in a combination of American and French oak. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023)
The 2020 Red Wine Pure Paso Proprietary is hauntingly dark and balsamic in the glass. Menthol and Bakers chocolate complement the depths of dried black cherry. It's surprisingly lifted and elegant on the palate, guided by racy acidity. Tart wild berry fruits and exotic spices drench the palate in youthful concentration. This leaves a staining of fine tannins and balsamic tones to linger, finishing structured and with dramatic length. The Pure Paso is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Petite Sirah, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 1% Merlot that matured for eighteen months in a combination of American and French oak. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023)
May 18th, 2023
This wine is very dark. It has a nose which connotes darkness as well. Aromas of black cherry lead the way with coffee notes - mocha and espresso - tagging along. The chalkiness which I find to be a hallmark of Paso Cabernet is there, although more subdued than it typically is. On the palate, that chalky atmosphere stops hiding. It is draped over black fruit with a meaty sensibility and a smoky backbeat.
This wine is very dark. It has a nose which connotes darkness as well. Aromas of black cherry lead the way with coffee notes - mocha and espresso - tagging along. The chalkiness which I find to be a hallmark of Paso Cabernet is there, although more subdued than it typically is. On the palate, that chalky atmosphere stops hiding. It is draped over black fruit with a meaty sensibility and a smoky backbeat.
May 2nd, 2023
Love this! Very smooth, lots of fruit and it’s from Paso! Nice wine for a day that seemed to just drag on…..cheers!
Love this! Very smooth, lots of fruit and it’s from Paso! Nice wine for a day that seemed to just drag on…..cheers!
Dec 14th, 2021
Inky, Bordeaux blend- fantastic!
Inky, Bordeaux blend- fantastic!
3 people found it helpfulJul 16th, 2021
Hedonism. I get this wine, but it is not my style. Huge dark fruits, oak, vanilla, round, almost no acid, but there is some tannin and earl grey tea that keep it from being not good. I am guessing most casual American wine drinkers will find this perfect, and maybe it would be with smoked ribs on the right kind of day.
Hedonism. I get this wine, but it is not my style. Huge dark fruits, oak, vanilla, round, almost no acid, but there is some tannin and earl grey tea that keep it from being not good. I am guessing most casual American wine drinkers will find this perfect, and maybe it would be with smoked ribs on the right kind of day.
3 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2021Sharp berry aroma. Tannic dryness upfront with a plum plum middle. Then a dry dry finish. Good but not a lot of layers.
Sharp berry aroma. Tannic dryness upfront with a plum plum middle. Then a dry dry finish. Good but not a lot of layers.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2022
A good value
Fuller body and moderately high tannins. Hint of acid, off dry, velvety. Blueberry and blackberry aromas with hints of cedar, graphite, floral (lavender).
Big taste of blueberry pie. Blackberry, tobacco, leather, cedar.
Modest finish.
A good value
Fuller body and moderately high tannins. Hint of acid, off dry, velvety. Blueberry and blackberry aromas with hints of cedar, graphite, floral (lavender).
Big taste of blueberry pie. Blackberry, tobacco, leather, cedar.
Modest finish.
I love this blend. I’m a big fan of J. Lohr and came across this bottle in Costco. It’s soft, fruity, but bold. Smell notes of chocolate, strawberry. Tastes of licorice, plum, cinnamon. I’m sure this would be even more fantastic to cellar.
I love this blend. I’m a big fan of J. Lohr and came across this bottle in Costco. It’s soft, fruity, but bold. Smell notes of chocolate, strawberry. Tastes of licorice, plum, cinnamon. I’m sure this would be even more fantastic to cellar.
Mar 3rd, 2024
One of Nicole's favorites. Xmas 2023, home.
One of Nicole's favorites. Xmas 2023, home.
Dec 26th, 2023