In the late 1960s, Jerry Lohr began an extensive investigation of California grape growing regions searching for the ideal location for his first vineyard. Jerry was raised on a South Dakota farm; his agricultural roots armed him with an innate sense for the relationship between climate, soil, and location. His research and instincts LED him to the Central Coast, an area just beginning to explore its potential for winegrowing.In January 2010, J. Lohr became one of the first seventeen vineyards and wineries in California to earn the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing distinction from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.The J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot is grown in El Pomar on Nacimiento-Los Osos soils wich are particularly well draining. The wine presents ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and pomegranate. A signature of chocolate and coconut are from the barrel aging. Finishing with bright fruit tones and soft tannin.Match this fuller style of Merlot with Hunan style spare ribs, lamb chops with blackberry gastrique, or chocolate brownies with confit raspberries. Cheeses like Monterey Jack or Dubliner Irish.
