J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hilltop lifts from the glass with a peppery freshness, mixing hints of sage with chalk dust and blackberries. It’s soothingly round and supple with ripe red and black fruits underscored by saline minerals as grippy tannins mount toward the close. This finishes structured with medium length, leaving the palate refreshed while maintaining youthful poise. Drinking window: 2025-2030. Score – 91. (Eric Guido, vinous.com, July 25, 2024)