Paso Robles, California
14.5% Alcohol
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot
Tasted 2014-04-12
Dark cherry red color with light rims. The wine offers earthy notes with blackberries and dark blueberries. Little bit like tea with fruits on the palate. Very pleasant. Long finish. This wine is no blockbuster but very elegant.
Justin Vineyards advertise on their website that the ISOSCELES represents the prime focus of the vineyard as a “left bank” Bordeaux style blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Of course the blend is chosen in that way but luckywise (for me) the style of the ISOSCELES is different. The elegance of a "Left Bank Bordeaux" is present, but the characteristic is not so aggressive. And this is exactly what I like when drinking this wine. Fabulous.
Definitely a wine for reflection. Not really a need to pair with food. But if you are looking for a worthy partner check out some médaillons of pork fillet or rib eye with some dark berry aromated gravy. Absolutely on the top and will hold this for another five years.
In Germany it is still possible to get this extraordinary wine at California Wines (http://www.californiawines.de). So if you are looking for a wine for the special moment. Here it is.
Sunday, April 13. 2014
1999 Justin Vineyards & Winery ISOSCELES (91/100)
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