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Justin Cabernet Sauvignon
With their first vineyards planted in 1981, Justin has become a staple in the California wine game. Their mission was to make world-class Bordeaux-style blends and with their many accolades throughout the years, it seems they have succeeded. Paso Robles’ rich, fossilized limestone soil (from eons of marine deposits) is ideally suited to creating these big style reds. The limestone “stresses” the vines, producing grapes that fully express their varietal character. The distinctive microclimate offers the widest day-night temperature swings of any grape-growing region in California. The hot days allow the grapes to develop intense flavor, while the cool nights create great structure and balance.
With attractive aromas of black fruit, vanilla, cedar and spice, this smooth, ready-to-drink Cabernet Sauvignon is made with the same care as the highest quality, traditionally crafted Bordeaux style wines. The grapes are hand-picked and berry-sorted for consistent quality and flavor. It then spends more than a year in traditional small oak barrels to impart depth and complexity, highlighting the exceptional balance of flavors and textures that the unique climate and soils of Paso Robles add to the classic Cabernet character.
The palate is dry and near full-bodied with ripe, dark cherry and cassis on entry. It’s then joined by vanilla, cinnamon, leather, cedar and tobacco toward the mid palate with the finish being moderately long and clean, showing baking spice, licorice and subtle camphor. With rich, complex fruit and a fresh palate even in its youth, this Cabernet is a versatile red wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. So sit by the fire and enjoy with a hearty filet of beef, a nice hunk of manchego or a rich piece of chocolate cake (yes, please!).
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel aged for 14 months in 25% new American oak