Justin Vineyards & Winery

Justification Paso Robles Cabernet Franc-Merlot

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

Took some time to open up. Decant for sure. Slight cork when I first opened, but that seemed to burn off. Opened up pretty nice.

Took some time to open up. Decant for sure. Slight cork when I first opened, but that seemed to burn off. Opened up pretty nice.

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2017
Lori Mike

Pours bright red aromas of tobacco and dust with a blast of blackberry. Flavors of cigar box earth and raspberry. Low acid with a somewhat quick finish. Be careful what you pair with this. We have a mild flavored pasta dish and the food is overpowering the wine.

Pours bright red aromas of tobacco and dust with a blast of blackberry. Flavors of cigar box earth and raspberry. Low acid with a somewhat quick finish. Be careful what you pair with this. We have a mild flavored pasta dish and the food is overpowering the wine.

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2015
Christanna Honer

Dark fruit, currant and tobacco on nose. Sundried tomato and nutmeg aromas. Incredible depth and intensity, yet refined. Long finish. Just...awesome.

Dark fruit, currant and tobacco on nose. Sundried tomato and nutmeg aromas. Incredible depth and intensity, yet refined. Long finish. Just...awesome.

Apr 28th, 2014
Troy Dupuis

I think my favorite of the night. 10 different years of Justification

I think my favorite of the night. 10 different years of Justification

Feb 25th, 2023
Kelly “KG” Ruíz

2011 Isoceles Reserve

2011 Isoceles Reserve

May 18th, 2020
Steve Mitchell

This 2011 is a very nice Cabernet that is being paired with a nice steak.
Complex, nice balanced tannins and a smooth finish.

This 2011 is a very nice Cabernet that is being paired with a nice steak.
Complex, nice balanced tannins and a smooth finish.

Sep 23rd, 2018
Neal Ferry

Legendary

Legendary

May 26th, 2015
Stacy Reid

Love everything Justin

Love everything Justin

Dec 15th, 2013
Frank Chounet

Was delic, think last year had a better rounded stronger Can Franc flavor profile

Was delic, think last year had a better rounded stronger Can Franc flavor profile

Nov 3rd, 2013
Phil Castellano

2011 vintage

2011 vintage

Aug 9th, 2015