Justin Isosceles 2008: Review

Justin Vineyards and Winery

Paso Robles, California, USA

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78% Cabernet Sauvignon

13% Cabernet Franc

8% Merlot

1% Petit Verdot

Unfiltered

Interesting?... a four sided Isosceles with no equal sides. 
15% abv
$59.00 From: The Fine Wine Source

Appearance: deep ruby body with a ruby edge

Aroma: Blackberry, smoke and coffee bean

Flavors: big dark juicy berries, with a squeeze of red raspberry and red currant, coffee, chocolate, hint of smoked hardwood

Mouthfeel: smooth, semi-creamy feel, tannins and acidity are good and in balance.

Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Justin Vineyards and Winery
Paso Robles, California, USA
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I was out to dinner and I saw the Justin Cab 2008 on the wine list and I had to give it a try. Justin has to be one of my favorite Cabernets and well, favorite wineries.

This Cabernet was aged in oak barrels for 17 months.

The nose has a nice berry aroma that leans toward the red berries.

The taste is very nice but, not complex. The red notes are at play: red cherries and red currant. The texture comes across velvety smooth. While it comes across as a pretty simple wine it will be interesting to see how it ages. I think I’ll be buying some pretty soon and I’ll wait till the end of 2011 to see how it is aging.