Bill Zacharkiw

Riper styled merlot that avoid being a being a caricature. textured, plummy, with a hint of vanilla and spice on the...

David Lawrason

This is a very ripe, plum/blueberry scented merlot with generous oak vanillin and chocolate on the nose and palate....

Sara d'Amato

A rich and plummy merlot, lightly spicy and showing notable typicity. Mid-weight to full bodied with notes of smoked...

Steve Thurlow

This is a balanced merlot with the blackberry and pomegranate toned by some rather clumsy mocha and sawdust aromas....

todd10

On my first glass, I was pleasantly surprised. On the nose I was getting a slight hint of cigar box and a little bit of plum. On the palate I was getting dark fruit and a nice oaky finish. I found the tannins were not overpowering but enough to remind you that they are there in a good way. The finish was a nice length at about 25 seconds. I would have rated it a 90 but, as the night progressed, the wine did not evolve but diminished. I still ended up giving it at 89. I recommend if you do try this wine, do not decant.
2015 Vintage tasted March 2019

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2015