2015 ISOSCELES Reserve 94 POINTS

Wine Enthusiast (November)

“This reserve bottling delivers rich aromas of candied black cherry, dark caramel, licorice and mocha. The palate on this Cabernet-dominant blend is taut yet exuberant, offering a black currant flavor against a chalky texture." – Matt Kettmann

2016 SAVANT 91 POINTS

Wine Enthusiast (November)

“Dense aromas of black cherry, mocha, lilac, loam and chiseled stone show on the nose of this blend of 62% Syrah and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. The balanced palate brings flavors of black plum and tangy berry against tones of dark-roast coffee and purple flowers." – Matt Kettmann

2016 Trilateral 93 POINTS

Wine Enthusiast (October)

"The nose of this blend of 64% Syrah, 24% Grenache and 12% Mourvèdre offers aromas of charred beef, teriyaki and black plum sauce. Bright acidity lifts the palate from start to finish, carrying savory flavors of black bean, Asian barbecue spice and toasted peppercorn." – Matt Kettmann

2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 94 POINTS

Wine Enthusiast (September)

"There's a compelling density of aromas in the way of blackberry, dark cocoa and savory charred meat on the nose of this bottling. The palate is deep and ripe yet balanced by a dry structure, offering flavors of black cherry, black currant, cocoa and espresso bean." – Matt Kettmann

2016 JUSTIFICATION 91 POINTS

Wine Enthusiast (September)

“This blend of 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Franc begins quite subtly on the nose, with aromas of berry, mint and oak. Polished tannins frame the palate, where flavors of black cherry, espresso bean and dried mint arise." – Matt Kettmann

2015 Savant 92 Points

Wine Enthusiast (December)

“The nose on this blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon starts with boysenberry, caramel, cocoa and fresh purple-flower aromas. The palate is framed by lush tannins, carrying a black cherry flavor that leads into a coffee and crème brûlée finish.” – Matt Kettmann

2015 Trilateral 93 Points

Wine Enthusiast (November)

“Black plum, turned loam, spice cake and tar aromas show on the nose of this blend of 62% Syrah, 34% Grenache and 4% Mourvèdre. It’s rich and thick on the palate, with strong black-currant and licorice flavors that are simultaneously delivered with power and finesse." —M.K.

2015 JUSTIFICATION 91 POINTS

WINE ENTHUSIAST (September)

"Soft red-cherry aromas meet with dark spice on the nose of this 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Merlot blend. Framed by firm, sticky tannins, the medium-bodied palate shows flavors of red currant, cedar and oak." - M.K

2015 ISOSCELES 91 POINTS

WINE ENTHUSIAST (October)

"Snappy aromas of boysenberry and black raspberry mark a somewhat lighter, brighter spin on this classic blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 11% Merlot. Smashed plums and berries run into tobacco and herbs on the palate, where bright acidity pushes into the finish." —M.K.

2014 ISOSCELES RESERVE 94 POINTS

WINE ENTHUSIAST (October)

"There is a focused intensity of black plum, elderberry and black-cherry pie on the nose of this blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec. A ripe black-cherry flavor meets with licorice, vanilla and fudge on the palate, where polished tannins provide ample structure." – M.K

2015 RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 92 POINTS

WINE ENTHUSIAST (September)

"Rather boisterous on the nose, this bottling shows fresh aromas of black cherry alongside pencil savings and milk chocolate. There is solid depth to the palate, where flavors of smashed blackberry and boysenberry meet with tangy black-plum skins and roasted coffee notes on the finish." - M.K.

2014 Focus 94 Points

Wine Enthusiast (January)

“Deep and hearty aromas of black currant, caramel, lilac and a touch of roasted oak show on the dense nose of this wine. It is massive on the palate, but with appropriate balancing factors of entrenched acidity and chalky, sticky tannins that hold up the rich flavors of vanilla, black-plum skin and blackberry sauce.” – Matt Kettmann

2014 Focus 90 Points

Wine Advocate (June)

“This 2014 Focus Proprietary Red (which is 100% Syrah this year) is a generous, sun-kissed wine that’s the best of these releases from JUSTIN, offering up aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, bay leaf and molten chocolate, followed by rich, full-bodied palate with a generous core of fruit and a chewy finish.” – William Kelley

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