2019 TRILATERAL
Our limited-release GSM blend
$77
Retail
$6160
About the Wine
In addition to growing great cabernet sauvignon, the climate and soils here in Paso Robles give us the opportunity to make very distinctive, high-quality wines made from 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, a “GSM” blend featuring Syrah as the anchor variety. 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 baking spice up front, cracked pepper, herbs with some slightly earthy notes as the palate develops along with the complex suggestion of cured meats, especially after a few years in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Syrah
- % Grenache
- % Mourvèdre
Body
Appearance
Bright with a deep ruby core and fuchsia highlights at the rim. The tears are slow forming with slight staining on the glass.
Aroma
Black and red currant, dried pomegranate, and ripe huckleberry, with savory herbs, vanilla, cinnamon, red licorice, chalky limestone, dried violet and oak.
Palate
Full-bodied with complex fruit of red cherry, boysenberry and blackberry on the entry with sage, toasted cinnamon, and black tea and firm tannins appearing on the midpalate. The moderately long finish features sustained fruit and spice notes with toasted oak and balanced, cleansing acidity.
KEY FEATURES
Appellation
Paso Robles
Fermentation
Stainless Steel open top tanks and T-bins with UV43 yeast and twice daily pump overs/punch downs.
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 13 months in 13% new French oak
Alcohol
15.5%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Filet Mignon
The 2019 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.
