2018 TRILATERAL
Our limited-release GSM blend
$85
Retail
$68
Wine Advocate92 points
About the Wine
In addition to growing great cabernet sauvignon, the climate and soils of Paso Robles give us the opportunity to make distinct, high-quality wines using the mix of grape varieties associated with the Southern Rhône Valley of France: grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre. After using these varieties for a few of our wines, like FOCUS, SAVANT, and our Syrah for many years, we decided to introduce TRILATERAL, an exceptional “GSM” blend. This limited and highly acclaimed JUSTIN wine has quickly become one of our more popular offerings. It’s a classic Paso Robles expression of these traditionally Rhône grape varieties with ripe, complex fruit and subtle notes of baking spice up front.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Syrah
- % Grenache
- % Mourvèdre
Body
Appearance
Clear and bright with a medium purple/ruby core, slightly lighter at the rim, moderate plus viscosity and slow forming, moderately stained tears.
Aroma
Very aromatic with ripe blackberry, cherry and mixed berry fruit, attractive barrel spice and oak, cracked pepper, red licorice, dried herbs, salumi, leather and a touch of camphor
Palate
Dry, full-bodied with a mix of black berries and cherry with vanilla and oak notes on entry. The mid-palate shows attractive savory elements of cracked pepper, smoke, leather and firm fine tannins that hold things together nicely through a long, balanced finish with hints of cured meat.
KEY FEATURES
Appellation
Paso Robles
Fermentation
Stainless steel open & closed top tanks and T-bins with UV43 yeast and twice daily pumpovers and punchdowns
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 12 months in 17% new French oak
Alcohol
16.1%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Filet Mignon
The 2018 TRILATERAL is a full-bodied wine with ripe black fruit balanced by attractive savory elements. Its a perfect pairing with grilled chicken, burgers at your next cookout, or with a classic filet mignon at your favorite steakhouse.
