J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2021
Deep purple colour with aromas of black cherry and fresh blueberries accented by black tea. Juicy and spicy with a creamy texture and a long finish.
The vineyards are spread across several areas of Paso Robles. Although they are close to the Pacific Ocean, the daytime is intensely warm, while the nights are very cool. The soil is mainly limestone and gravel. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the blend is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Grapes: Syrah (92%), Grenache (5%), Mourvèdre (1%), Roussanne
(1%), viognier (1%).
Alcohol: 14%
Origin: United States, California
Content: 0.75L
Tip: Delicious in combination with roasted meat
such as lamb or game.
Winery J. Lohr:
Jerry Lohr and his team are true wine pioneers in California. For two generations, they have been leaders in the Central Coast. When Jerry settled there in the late 1960s, the area had not yet enjoyed a fraction of its current status as one of North America's premier wine regions. So it was a big gamble for the South Dakota farmer's son to plant a vineyard in such an undeveloped area. But his courageous decision has paid off handsomely over the years. With his courage, vision and agricultural experience, Jerry Lohr has played a major role in the development of the California wine industry. And rightly so, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has become one of the region's most respected wineries and now encompasses nearly 600 acres of cool-climate vineyards in Monterey planted with Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir. In Paso Robles, Lohr grows Bordeaux and Rhône grapes on another 1,200 acres.
