2021 JUSTIN Isosceles Red Blend, Paso Robles California

JUSTIN Isosceles 2021 is the flagship wine that helped put JUSTIN on the map, inspired by the great First Growth wines of Bordeaux and crafted to showcase the potential of Bordeaux varieties in Paso Robles. The blend is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, with fruit selected from Paso Robles vineyards. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs and aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak, giving it remarkable depth and complexity. Its aromatic profile combines ripe cherry and black currant with cedar, pipe tobacco, vanilla bean, baking spice, and warm oak.

Full-bodied and richly structured, the 2021 Isosceles balances concentrated black fruit with ripe, chewy tannins and balancing acidity. Layers of crème de cassis, black cherry, red berry, licorice, tobacco, and leather develop across the palate before a long, evolving finish. Recognized with 93-point scores from James Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Enthusiast, this is a serious Paso Robles Bordeaux-style blend with the structure and depth to enjoy now or cellar for further development. It pairs especially well with filet mignon, slow-cooked beef short ribs, grilled beef, roasted lamb, hearty braises, and aged cheeses.