Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.21764 ratings
9.1123 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

Having Justin’s flagship wine at Justin’s. 😎 new vintage, same beautiful blend. Delicious.

Having Justin’s flagship wine at Justin’s. 😎 new vintage, same beautiful blend. Delicious.

Oct 28th, 2023
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9.0

The 2018 Isosceles is youthfully understated yet darkly alluring, with black cherry and spiced citrus nuances lifting from the glass. This washes across the palate with ease, cool-toned and with a pure mix of red and black fruits. It finishes with admirable length while maintaining an energetic feel. Blackberry hints slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023)

The 2018 Isosceles is youthfully understated yet darkly alluring, with black cherry and spiced citrus nuances lifting from the glass. This washes across the palate with ease, cool-toned and with a pure mix of red and black fruits. It finishes with admirable length while maintaining an energetic feel. Blackberry hints slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023)

May 18th, 2023
Roy Goble

This disappointed. It’s been years since I’ve had Isosceles and my memories are all positive. This is pedestrian.

This disappointed. It’s been years since I’ve had Isosceles and my memories are all positive. This is pedestrian.

Jul 3rd, 2022
Kai Wright

Wishing myself a BIG, ripe as f*ck, smokey, inky happy birthday from San Juan.

Wishing myself a BIG, ripe as f*ck, smokey, inky happy birthday from San Juan.

Sep 15th, 2019
Boris Mathiszik

Trying an earlier vintage. Wonderful. Powerful cassis notes and a balanced finish. Elegant.

Trying an earlier vintage. Wonderful. Powerful cassis notes and a balanced finish. Elegant.

Sep 3rd, 2019
Hayden B. Oothout

Exceptional! This was a half bottle vintage 2011 and I think it was the perfect age. Half bottles age quicker, so I would give a normal sized bottle about 10 years from vintage. Busting with wonderful fruit and mellow oak. Happy new year!

Exceptional! This was a half bottle vintage 2011 and I think it was the perfect age. Half bottles age quicker, so I would give a normal sized bottle about 10 years from vintage. Busting with wonderful fruit and mellow oak. Happy new year!

Jan 1st, 2019
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.1

Was expecting a bigger fruit bomb - the dark fruits are accounted for.. dark plum, smashed berry. Cocoa powder, fresh black pepper & salinity. Better than expected.

Was expecting a bigger fruit bomb - the dark fruits are accounted for.. dark plum, smashed berry. Cocoa powder, fresh black pepper & salinity. Better than expected.

Nov 16th, 2018
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2005 / Extremely well aged. Seductive smell with prominent cherries. Nice bitter in aftertaste.

Vintage 2005 / Extremely well aged. Seductive smell with prominent cherries. Nice bitter in aftertaste.

Oct 6th, 2018
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.4

Big upfront, soft on the palette. Dark dark red fruits.

Big upfront, soft on the palette. Dark dark red fruits.

Jan 30th, 2018
"Odedi"

Time for my Friday's Cabernet fix, the weekend is starting off right...

What a beautiful color on this Cabernet blend.
Ruby/ brick in color with medium intensity and a brick/ purplish rim.

Wonderful nose of blackberries, blueberries, red currants, light vanilla, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, light bell pepper, light metals, minerals, spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied, not bold, but rather elegant and smooth with gorgeous legs and medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, sweet cherries, vanilla, oak, licorice, black olives, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins, that engage the mouth with wonderful fullness, cherries and black pepper.

What a gorgeous wine this is. Aged wonderfully, smooth and elegant with great balance and an awesome mouthfeel. Just delicious.

Surprisingly, very drinkable right out of the bottle, but of course, after an hour in a decanter it was so much better.

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

Time for my Friday's Cabernet fix, the weekend is starting off right...

What a beautiful color on this Cabernet blend.
Ruby/ brick in color with medium intensity and a brick/ purplish rim.

Wonderful nose of blackberries, blueberries, red currants, light vanilla, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, light bell pepper, light metals, minerals, spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied, not bold, but rather elegant and smooth with gorgeous legs and medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, sweet cherries, vanilla, oak, licorice, black olives, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins, that engage the mouth with wonderful fullness, cherries and black pepper.

What a gorgeous wine this is. Aged wonderfully, smooth and elegant with great balance and an awesome mouthfeel. Just delicious.

Surprisingly, very drinkable right out of the bottle, but of course, after an hour in a decanter it was so much better.

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

Jul 21st, 2017