J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

A Cabernet Sauvignon with plenty of appetite-inducing fresh fruit deftly balanced by the spice of oak (the wine was aged in French oak barrels), this is a red wine that has a lot to offer in terms of aroma, flavor and mouthfeel. As J. Lohr's red winemaker Brenden Wood points out, one of the reasons for this Cabernet's success is that the Shotwell Vineyard, site of most of the Hilltop grapes, boasts elevations up to 1,110 feet, while the remainder of the grapes likewise come from high elevations. Higher elevations, which receive more direct and concentrated sunlight as well as better ventilation and drainage, likewise tend to influence the quality of the grapes. Hilltop offers attractive aromas and engaging food-friendly flavors. Score - 94. (Marguerite Thomas, winereviewonline.com, Aug. 30, 2022) 375 mL bottle