{"product_id":"justin-isosceles-2021-paso-robles-red-blend-750ml","title":"Justin Isosceles 2021 Paso Robles Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsosceles is the wine that put JUSTIN on the map: a Bordeaux-style red from Paso Robles first made in 1987 and modeled on the great First Growth estates of Bordeaux. More than three decades later it remains the winery's flagship, and the 2021 vintage scored 93 points from James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJUSTIN Vineyards \u0026amp; Winery sits in the hills west of Paso Robles on California's Central Coast, where warm days and cool nights give Bordeaux varieties both ripeness and structure. Winemaker Scott Shirley describes Isosceles as the estate's quality benchmark, a wine that has defined the style for JUSTIN across more than 30 vintages. Its name refers to the triangle of three grapes at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot. Fermentation takes place in open- and closed-top stainless steel tanks with pump-overs twice a day to extract color and structure, and the wine then spends 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Cabernet Sauvignon gives the dark fruit and firm frame, Cabernet Franc adds lift and savory detail, and Merlot fills out the mid-palate. The winery lists the 2021 at 15.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 points, James Suckling (2021 vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 points, Wine Enthusiast (2021 vintage, as reported by Wine.com)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 points, Vinous (2021 vintage, as reported by Wine.com)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and aromatic, with very ripe cherry and black currant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, with crème de cassis and black cherry jam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and continually evolving, led by ripe black cherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-braised beef short ribs, filet mignon and venison steak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JUSTIN Vineyards \u0026amp; Winery; winemaker Scott Shirley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paso Robles Red Blend (Bordeaux-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 months in 100% new French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paso Robles, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecant for about an hour if opening now and serve just below room temperature. It is a natural partner for a steak dinner or a slow braise, and a dependable gift for anyone who loves California Cabernet. Vintage may differ from image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grapes are in Justin Isosceles 2021?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 vintage is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot from Paso Robles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Justin Isosceles aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winery ages it for 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels after fermentation in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I age or drink Justin Isosceles 2021?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJUSTIN says it is ready to drink now and will continue to evolve with cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-blend\"\u003ered blend collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Justin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904089391413,"sku":"VWS200428930","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-227.webp?v=1792690014","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/justin-isosceles-2021-paso-robles-red-blend-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}