J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah, 2021 (Rose)

This vibrant Petite Sirah emerges from the Estrella district of Paso Robles, where clay soils and dramatic daily temperature shifts create ideal growing conditions. The vineyard's location along Tower Road benefits from cooling afternoon breezes from Monterey Bay and the Templeton Gap, preserving the wine's bright fruit character and natural acidity.

Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, intense color
- Aroma: Bright cranberry and olallieberry with subtle floral accents
- Palate: Tart red and blue fruit flavors with remarkable concentration
- Finish: Exquisite length with persistent fruit character
- Structure: Full-bodied, well-structured, 14.9% alcohol

Technical Details
- Composition: 90% Petite Sirah, 8% Malbec, 1% Grenache Blanc, 1% Viognier
- Fermentation: Whole berry with moderate temperature control
- Aging: 18 months in French oak Burgundy barrels (50% new)
- Production: 3,423 cases
- Cellaring: Will develop for up to 8 years
- Residual Sugar: 0.14 g/100ml (dry)

Winemaking
Hand-harvested fruit undergoes a two-day cold soak followed by gentle fermentation at moderate temperatures to reduce seed tannin extraction. The addition of Malbec provides red fruit notes and mid-palate richness, while small amounts of Grenache Blanc and Viognier contribute floral aromatics and finish length.