Expect black currant, plum, vanilla, mocha, and a touch of dried herb with full body and approachable tannins. The 2023 vintage in California was cool and longer-than-typical — likely producing wines with bright acidity and good freshness.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Paso Robles
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, oak-aged, modern Paso style
The producer
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines was founded by Jerry Lohr in 1974 and is one of California's largest family-owned wineries, with significant holdings in Paso Robles. Hilltop is a vineyard-designated Cabernet from the Hilltop Vineyard, sitting one tier above J. Lohr's entry-level Seven Oaks bottling.
What critics say
Hilltop has consistently received solid reviews as a well-priced step up from J. Lohr's entry tier, often scoring in the low-90s.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, baked pasta