Friday, October 22, 2021

2018 J. Lohr Merlot

2018 J Lohr Merlot

#43-2021


The 2018 Merlot from J. Lohr is a great choice for an every day red wine, which also stands up well on the weekends.  We sampled a bottle with a medium-rare New York Strip straight from the grill, and it was delightful.

The wine is dark red in color with a bright nose of plum and blackberry.  The flavors swirl in the glass with black cherry and plum being the most evident.  The finish is well rounded with only a suggestion of mild tannins.  This Merlot also has some Malbec in the blend to add a few earthy tones to its structure.   The alcohol content is 13.9%, and Norm's score is 88.  

Merlot flourished in the eighties, but has lost some of its prestige in the market place in the last few years, which is a shame since there are many really good choices out there, at under twenty dollars.


score: 88
price: $16 - $20

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