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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines · California, Central Coast · United States

89 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$12.99$16.99 save $4.00 (24%)
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Why it’s a great value

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot is $12.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $16.99 — a saving of $4.00 (24%). It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Merlot, is $22.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Ripe plum and black cherry wrapped in cocoa, baking spice, and a soft toasted-oak finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like approachable California reds with generous fruit, a dry finish, and smoother tannins than many Cabernets.

Why buy it

A reliable, widely loved Paso Robles Merlot from the J. Lohr Estates tier, with the Los Osos bottling clearly matched by UPC.

Best for

Grilled sausage, burgers, weeknight roasts, pasta in creamy tomato sauces, and shoppers who want a polished red without going too heavy.

Style

Dry, fruit-forward Paso Robles Merlot with moderate oak, soft tannin, and a rounded mid-palate.

Drinks like

California Merlot, softer Paso Robles Bordeaux-style red blends, and fruit-forward Washington Merlot.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly but satisfying for regular Merlot drinkers.

Flavor notes

Fruitplumcurrantpomegranateblack cherrydried cherry
Floralviolet
Oakbaking spicetoasted pastrytoasted wood
Spicepeppery spicelight licorice
Othercocoa

Pairs well with

Pasta: creamy spinach and tomato tortellini(winery pick)

Vegetables: vegetable shish kebabs(winery pick)

Best occasions

weeknight steak or burger nightbackyard grillingcasual dinner partiesMerlot fans looking for a plush California style

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Optional 15-20 minutes to let the oak spice and fruit open up.
Glassware:
Bordeaux or standard red wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now; producer notes the current release can evolve for 5 to 7 years from release.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot is a juicy Paso Robles red with plum, currant, violet, black cherry, baking spice, cocoa, and peppery accents. Supple tannins and a gentle touch of American oak make it an easy match for grilled foods, sausages, and creamy pasta.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
81% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc
Producer
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Country
United States
Region
California, Central Coast
Appellation
Paso Robles AVA
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14%

Details last verified September 18, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Brenden Wood, red winemaker; Steve Peck, vice president of winemaking.
Vineyard source:
Merlot grapes are grown in the moderately cool El Pomar District of Paso Robles AVA, on Nacimiento-Los Osos, Arbuckle-San Ysidro, and Arbuckle-Positas complex soils.
Vessel:
Whole-berry fermentation in stainless steel tanks; 100% malolactic fermentation.
About the winery · J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines ›

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines was founded by Jerry Lohr, an early Central Coast pioneer who helped establish Monterey and Paso Robles as important California winegrowing regions. The winery planted in Monterey's Arroyo Seco in the early 1970s and expanded to Paso Robles in 1986 for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other red varieties. Today J. Lohr farms estate vineyards in Monterey County, Paso Robles, and Napa Valley, with Paso Robles as the source for nearly all of its red wines. The company remains family-owned and operated.

Sustainability

Certified California Sustainable · The Los Osos back label carries the Certified California Sustainable logo; the producer states this indicates at least 85% of grapes were grown on a certified sustainable vineyard and the wine was produced in a certified sustainable winery. ↗

Critic reviews

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“Toasted wood, light licorice and dried cherry aromas; baking spice and cherry juice flavors.”

Reviewed: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2023 Los Osos Merlot (Paso Robles) (2023) — Matt Kettmann, 2025-11-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot dry or sweet?
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot taste like?
Ripe plum and black cherry wrapped in cocoa, baking spice, and a soft toasted-oak finish.
What food pairs with J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot?
It pairs well with grilled sausage, vegetable shish kebabs, creamy spinach and tomato tortellini and burgers or grilled portobello mushrooms.
How should I serve J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot?
Serve at 60-65°F. Optional 15-20 minutes to let the oak spice and fruit open up. Glass: Bordeaux or standard red wine glass.
Is J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot a good value?
Today it is $12.99, $4.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $16.99. It also holds a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Merlot?
750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.