Justin Isosceles Red Wine

For more than 25 years, ISOSCELES has been our flagship wine and quality benchmark here on the Central Coast. A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and Merlot; this wine shows why Paso Robles is such a great place to grow these varieties.

Justin and Deborah Baldwin acquired their land in 1981 and planted 72 acres in vineyards that same year. Initially they were wine growers, selling to other wineries. Then, in 1987, they harvested their first grapes bottled under the Justin label. Justin Winery concentrates on two Bordeaux styled red wines: Isosceles, which is a 100% estate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and Justification, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Dark ruby/purple/black core, lighter ruby/purple toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow forming, moderately stained tears.

Aroma: Highly aromatic and complex with lush, ripe black cherry, black currant and boysenberry with vanilla, cinnamon spice, sweet tobacco and savory notes of leather, camphor, and cedar. Palate: Full bodied and luxuriant with ripe black fruit, mostly cherry and black currant with mixed ripe berries and barrel spice on entry. The mid-palate features continued fruit with subtle savory elements of autumn leaf, leather, and cedar with rounded, plush tannins that extend into a long finish featuring black cherry and camphor notes.

Food Pairings: Try it with a slowly braised beef or lamb stew, or with a taste of high-quality dark chocolate.

Varietals are planted to specific soil types on their hillside vineyards 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, on the Central Coast.

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States

Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot

Wine Enthusiast Rating: 95 Pts.