Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

8.963 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Hayden B. Oothout

One of my favorite everyday drinking cabs. Pairs well with filet mignon or pasta.

One of my favorite everyday drinking cabs. Pairs well with filet mignon or pasta.

Nov 10th, 2018
Boris Mathiszik

First tasting of the ‘16 vintage. Still young but doesn’t disappoint. Fruit forward and smooth, but perhaps lacking some structure and firmness. To be revisited as it is so early.

First tasting of the ‘16 vintage. Still young but doesn’t disappoint. Fruit forward and smooth, but perhaps lacking some structure and firmness. To be revisited as it is so early.

Feb 23rd, 2018
"Odedi"

Dark Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

On the nose plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, coffee, chocolates, peppercorn, spices, earth, light vegetables and pencil lead.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, vegetables ,earth, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, pencil lead and peppercorn.


Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Cabernet from Paso Robles, California. Not fully balanced yet, with mild complexity. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.

Very consistent over the years and a little overpriced in my opinion.

Good right out of the bottle, but better after an hour of airtime.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.


14% alcohol by volume. (a little lower than previous vintages).

87 Points.

$25.

Dark Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

On the nose plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, coffee, chocolates, peppercorn, spices, earth, light vegetables and pencil lead.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, vegetables ,earth, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, pencil lead and peppercorn.


Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Cabernet from Paso Robles, California. Not fully balanced yet, with mild complexity. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.

Very consistent over the years and a little overpriced in my opinion.

Good right out of the bottle, but better after an hour of airtime.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.


14% alcohol by volume. (a little lower than previous vintages).

87 Points.

$25.

1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2018
Neal Ferry

Lots of Fruit

Lots of Fruit

Jul 9th, 2019
Yorick Evans-Freke

Fantastic, smooth, balanced, not over powering, just fine in the heat, serve chilled

Fantastic, smooth, balanced, not over powering, just fine in the heat, serve chilled

Jul 6th, 2019
diane gleason

Lovely smooth not bitter

Lovely smooth not bitter

Jul 3rd, 2019
Blair Campomizzi

Oak, cedar and graphite powers the flavors.

Oak, cedar and graphite powers the flavors.

May 9th, 2019
Niamh soraghan

Strong black currant flavor for me. Medium body.

Strong black currant flavor for me. Medium body.

Mar 9th, 2019
Dawn E.

Nice Cab from Justin...simple dark fruit...vanilla..pencil lead..licorice..a little earthy. A $20 purchase at Costco. This wine is not overly complex..great every day red that is drinkable now but could stand to mature. Alc 14% with no burn! One hour decant on this

Nice Cab from Justin...simple dark fruit...vanilla..pencil lead..licorice..a little earthy. A $20 purchase at Costco. This wine is not overly complex..great every day red that is drinkable now but could stand to mature. Alc 14% with no burn! One hour decant on this

Mar 5th, 2019
Chance Miller

Huge, brash, black fruit, spice & pepper

Huge, brash, black fruit, spice & pepper

Feb 20th, 2019