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Showing posts with label Cabernet Franc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cabernet Franc. Show all posts

Monday, October 13, 2025

Justin 2022 ISOSCELES Bordeaux-Style Wine - Paso Robles Cabernet Blend

Discover Justin 2022 ISOSCELES - a flagship Bordeaux-style blend from Paso Robles. Full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with complex spice notes, ready to drink now or age in your cellar.


Premium Bordeaux-Style Blend from California's Central Coast

Justin Winery created its first ISOSCELES vintage in 1987. This wine mirrors the legendary First Growth producers of Bordeaux.

The winemakers craft each bottle with the same care as the Grands Vins from famous French chateaux.

Tasting Profile and Characteristics

Full-bodied wine with distinct flavor notes:

  • Ripe black fruit flavors dominate the palate
  • Complex baking spice aromas
  • Ready to drink immediately upon release
  • Continues to develop complexity with cellar aging

The ISOSCELES Philosophy

Scott Shirley, Justin Winemaker, explains the wine's significance:

"For more than 30 vintages, ISOSCELES has been our flagship wine and quality benchmark for this style of wine here on the Central Coast of California."

Varietal Composition and Terroir

The blend centers on Cabernet Sauvignon as the foundation grape.

Supporting varieties include:

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

Why Paso Robles Excels for These Varieties

The Central Coast region provides ideal growing conditions for Bordeaux varieties.

Paso Robles demonstrates why this area ranks among California's top wine regions for these grape types.

The climate and soil create perfect conditions for producing world-class Cabernet blends.

Aging Potential and Storage

You can enjoy this wine right after purchase.

Save several bottles for future enjoyment. The wine evolves and improves with proper cellar storage.

This dual nature makes ISOSCELES perfect for both immediate consumption and long-term collecting.

Three Decades of Excellence

ISOSCELES represents over 30 years of winemaking expertise.

Each vintage maintains the quality standards that made this wine Justin's flagship offering.

The consistency across decades proves the winery's commitment to excellence in Bordeaux-style winemaking.

Justin 2022 ISOSCELES is a premium Bordeaux-style wine blend from Paso Robles, California. This flagship wine combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot to create a full-bodied wine with ripe black fruit flavors and complex spice notes. Crafted since 1987 with the same care as French Grand Cru wines, ISOSCELES can be enjoyed immediately or aged for future complexity. The wine showcases why Paso Robles excels for growing Bordeaux varietals on California's Central Coast.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Pasquale Forte Guardiavigna Cabernet Franc Wine

Experience Pasquale Forte Guardiavigna Cabernet Franc from Italy. Single vineyard, organic production, 18-month French oak aging. Premium Italian red wine crafted with biodynamic practices.


Wine Overview

Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Production: Single-hectare vineyard

Location: Mountain vineyard at 510 meters elevation

Soil Type: Schist foundation with clay layers

Vineyard Practices: Organic and biodynamic methods

Vineyard Details

Planting Density: 6,250 to 7,800 vines per hectare

Training Method: Traditional bush-trained vines

Exposure: South-West facing slopes

Harvest Method: Hand-picked in 15kg crates

Selection Process: Manual bunch sorting plus optical grape selection

Production Methods

Fermentation: Natural yeast fermentation in French oak vats

Fermentation Time: Up to 35 days

Aging Process: 18-20 months in French oak casks and barrique

Bottle Maturation: Additional 18-24 months

Serving Information

Serving Temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F)

Available Sizes:

  • Standard bottle (750ml)
  • Magnum (1.5L)
  • Double Magnum (3L)

Why Choose This Wine

You get authentic Italian terroir expression through careful vineyard management.

The extended aging creates complex flavor development over 3-4 years total.

Small production means each bottle represents artisan craftsmanship.

The mountain elevation and schist soils produce concentrated fruit character.

Organic practices preserve the natural vineyard ecosystem.

Pasquale Forte Guardiavigna produces premium Cabernet Franc from a single-hectare mountain vineyard in Italy. The wine uses 100% organic grapes grown at 510 meters on schist soils. Production involves natural fermentation, extended French oak aging, and careful hand selection. The result delivers authentic Italian terroir with complex flavors developed through traditional winemaking methods. Multiple bottle sizes available for collectors and enthusiasts seeking artisan-quality Italian red wine.

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