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

Friday, September 05, 2025

Colgin Cellars Tychson Hill: A Napa Valley Cabernet From Historic Ground

Looking for a rare expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon?

You’ll want to know about Tychson Hill from Colgin Cellars.

Here’s what makes it stand out:


Historic Roots

  • Named after Josephine Tychson, one of Napa’s first female winemakers.

  • Among the earliest vineyards acquired by Colgin in the 1990s.

  • A small site with a long legacy near St. Helena, Napa Valley.

Unique Location

  • Found in the lower slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains.

  • Just north of St. Helena, in one of Napa’s most sought-after zones.

  • Sits on volcanic soils that are extremely rare in the valley.

Signature Qualities

  • Shows floral notes and red fruit across all vintages.

  • Known for finesse rather than power.

  • Delivers a subtle yet memorable profile, year after year.

Why It Matters to You

  • Want a Napa wine that’s more about elegance than muscle?
    Tychson Hill might be your answer.

  • Curious how volcanic soil affects Cabernet?
    Taste the minerality and structure it brings.

  • Interested in historic vineyards still producing world-class wines?
    . This one has proven itself vintage after vintage.