Justin Vineyards & Winery

Justification Paso Robles Cabernet Franc-Merlot

9.2227 ratings

9.16 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

9.3

Blockbuster! Deep and expansive. Needs a few hours to open. Long finish. More structured and tighter than the '13... which I may have liked more. But '14 needs some time. ... and well deserved of the 24 / 100 WS spot.

Blockbuster! Deep and expansive. Needs a few hours to open. Long finish. More structured and tighter than the '13... which I may have liked more. But '14 needs some time. ... and well deserved of the 24 / 100 WS spot.

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2018

9.0

Big dark and red fruit with a hint of herbal notes

Big dark and red fruit with a hint of herbal notes

Sep 12th, 2016

9.0

Complex, elegant, remarkably graceful cab franc. A dance upon the palate with smooth tannins, food friendly acidity, and notes of well ripened cherry.

Complex, elegant, remarkably graceful cab franc. A dance upon the palate with smooth tannins, food friendly acidity, and notes of well ripened cherry.

Sep 3rd, 2015

8.7

Avoids the jamminess of the Cabernet S. Pretty decent for a Justin wine.

Avoids the jamminess of the Cabernet S. Pretty decent for a Justin wine.

Jan 21st, 2021

9.1

Legendary this is world class; thanks Tom Tom

Legendary this is world class; thanks Tom Tom

Dec 25th, 2020

9.6

Excellent wine. Decanted in wine cooler for at least an hour.

Excellent wine. Decanted in wine cooler for at least an hour.

May 14th, 2020

9.3

Loved this better than Isoceles- great balance and complexity

Loved this better than Isoceles- great balance and complexity

Apr 6th, 2019

Gordon Smouther

8.8

2015 vintage at Rats Restaurant. Paired with roasted trumpet mushroom and duck confit.

2015 vintage at Rats Restaurant. Paired with roasted trumpet mushroom and duck confit.

Mar 30th, 2019

7.0

$66 and NOT worth it

$66 and NOT worth it

Jul 16th, 2018

9.2

Justify your existence and drink this. Yummy.

Justify your existence and drink this. Yummy.

Jun 2nd, 2018