Justin Vineyards & Winery
Focus Paso Robles Syrah Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
After opening up for 45 minutes there is rich leather, ripe yet surprisingly fresh red fruit, sage, fresh cracked pepper and barrel room on the nose. The palate is long and easy with layers of well structured fruit and lavender notes all leading to a nice spice on the finish. This is a reminder why I originally loved GSM.
After opening up for 45 minutes there is rich leather, ripe yet surprisingly fresh red fruit, sage, fresh cracked pepper and barrel room on the nose. The palate is long and easy with layers of well structured fruit and lavender notes all leading to a nice spice on the finish. This is a reminder why I originally loved GSM.
2 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2017
This was an incredible effort by the original owners. I hope there's a few bottles left. Dark fruit, mellow tannins and right from the gate is ready to go.
This was an incredible effort by the original owners. I hope there's a few bottles left. Dark fruit, mellow tannins and right from the gate is ready to go.
Mar 25th, 2017
This is the best version of Focus I have had to date. Perfect time to drink the 2009. Berries, leather, and tobacco with a touch of oak. Really tasty, smooth, and zero tannins. Too bad this is the last one.
This is the best version of Focus I have had to date. Perfect time to drink the 2009. Berries, leather, and tobacco with a touch of oak. Really tasty, smooth, and zero tannins. Too bad this is the last one.
Dec 9th, 2020A little green! Chocolate, licorice, earthy notes really delicious
A little green! Chocolate, licorice, earthy notes really delicious
Nov 24th, 2018
Opened and allowed to breathe 40 minutes (wished we could have decanted). Very good bottle in its own right- paired with bacon-wrapped dates as well as fired calamari & prawns
Opened and allowed to breathe 40 minutes (wished we could have decanted). Very good bottle in its own right- paired with bacon-wrapped dates as well as fired calamari & prawns
Mar 4th, 20182012 Focus. Lovely at opening, decadent after decanting for an hour. Stone fruit, smoke, berry, and a light cognac finish. Perfection Paired with shrimp & filet mignon
2012 Focus. Lovely at opening, decadent after decanting for an hour. Stone fruit, smoke, berry, and a light cognac finish. Perfection Paired with shrimp & filet mignon
Aug 23rd, 2017Very ripe aroma. Rep fruit and plum. French oak, bit of VA. Vanilla. Bit of full and the literal smell of a new medium+ toast french barrel. Medley of fruits.
Mouthfeel is fairly round with some surprisingly biting acidity. Alcohol heat in the back. Astringency is smooth, bitter note lasts on the tongue. Hot. Food wine for sure.
Very ripe aroma. Rep fruit and plum. French oak, bit of VA. Vanilla. Bit of full and the literal smell of a new medium+ toast french barrel. Medley of fruits.
Mouthfeel is fairly round with some surprisingly biting acidity. Alcohol heat in the back. Astringency is smooth, bitter note lasts on the tongue. Hot. Food wine for sure.
Inky. Rich. Save this one for a steak and don't waste it on a cheese plate. Let it open up - so much better after a little air.
Inky. Rich. Save this one for a steak and don't waste it on a cheese plate. Let it open up - so much better after a little air.
Jul 24th, 2017Just opened so will comment in a bit. Still tight and I need to get the steaks going outside. With some air, this wine developed tremendous complexity. The nose just blows you away with fruit and licorice with smokey notes. Initial taste attacks the pallet with intense currant, pomegranate, and blue fruits that mellows into a savory blend of complex spice and smoke. Remarkably smooth finish that lasts, persisting with the taste of ripe fruit. This is probably the best Focus I have tried to date.
Just opened so will comment in a bit. Still tight and I need to get the steaks going outside. With some air, this wine developed tremendous complexity. The nose just blows you away with fruit and licorice with smokey notes. Initial taste attacks the pallet with intense currant, pomegranate, and blue fruits that mellows into a savory blend of complex spice and smoke. Remarkably smooth finish that lasts, persisting with the taste of ripe fruit. This is probably the best Focus I have tried to date.
May 14th, 2017