J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot is a rich Paso Robles red wine crafted from grapes grown in the moderately cool El Pomar District of San Luis Obispo County, California. This wine features just the right touch of sweet oak and gentle tannins, making it an ideal pairing for anything off the grill.

The 2023 vintage blend consists of 81% Merlot, 14% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The wine undergoes whole-berry fermentation in stainless steel tanks and is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels (15% new oak) with medium and medium-plus toast with toasted heads. The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted on well-drained Nacimiento-Los Osos, Arbuckle-San Ysidro, and Arbuckle-Positas complex soils, which limit vine vigor and enhance wine quality.

This versatile wine pairs exceptionally well with grilled sausage and vegetable shish kebabs or creamy spinach and tomato tortellini. The wine showcases bright plum and fresh raspberry flavors with supple tannins upon release and will evolve pleasingly over the next 5 to 7 years. The winery is Certified California Sustainable, reflecting their commitment to environmentally responsible viticulture.