Lakewood Cellarmaster

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• 2013 J. Lohr Petite Sirah Tower Road

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  11/2/2016 - Lakewood Cellarmaster wrote: 92 Points

  This was definitely the star of the show tonight. Soft mouth coating tannins set this aside from the Australian Shiraz. Black cherry, ripe blackberry finishing with a hint of chocolate balanced against bright ripe fruit. The promised hazelnut was a hint on the vestiges of the finish. Although I don't know enough Sirah, I would pair this with a wide range of food with cream sauce or spice. Out of the wines tonight, this was the best to drink on its own.

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• 2013 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Hilltop

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  11/2/2016 - Lakewood Cellarmaster wrote: 89 Points

  I found it to have a pleasant drinkability. This was a bright red Cabernet which deepened to a dark deep carmine in the center of the glass. A bit of leather on the nose led to black cherry, plum and currant notes. The tip of the tongue was a left with a zesty tingle counterbalanced by an earthy finish and lightly sour ripe cherry finish. This could accompany any red meat, especially lamb. I wouldn't drink it alone.

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• 2014 J. Lohr Chardonnay Arroyo Vista

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  11/2/2016 - Lakewood Cellarmaster wrote: 87 Points

  This was definitely an oaky, California style chardonnay. The oak eventually lead to the promised pineapple and pear notes. Light acidity followed on the end of the palate with a hint of nuts and vanilla. A quality California style chardonnay to pair with some shrimp scampi or anything with a lemon butter sauce. Not a standalone.

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