2023 ISOSCELES
Our flagship wine that put JUSTIN on the map
$85
Retail
$68
About the Wine
In 1987, we made our first vintage of a wine styled after the famous First Growth producers of Bordeaux, crafted with the same uncompromising care as the Grands Vins of those venerable chateaux. Full-bodied, with ripe black fruit and complex baking spice, it’s ready to drink right out of the gate, but be sure to save a few bottles as it continues to evolve after some time in the cellar.
Isosceles philosophy
“For more than 35 vintages, ISOSCELES has been our flagship wine and quality benchmark for this style of wine here on the Central Coast of California. A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, ISOSCELES shows why Paso Robles is such a great place to grow these varieties.”
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Cabernet Sauvignon
- % Cabernet Franc
- % Merlot
Body
Appearance
Clear with a deep purple-ruby core that lightens to bright ruby at the rim with persistent, slow forming tears and subtle staining on the glass.
Aroma
Intensely aromatic, featuring blackberry cobbler, black cherry, and ripe plum layered with dried sage, camphor, sweet tobacco, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean.
Palate
Full-bodied, dry and brimming with ripe dark fruit on entry, with boysenberry, black currant, and black plum followed by notes of new leather, dried herbs, mocha and cedar on the midpalate that add depth and structure. Refined, velvety tannins and balanced acidity carry the wine into a long, complex finish marked by lingering dark berry, baking spice, vanilla, dark chocolate, and toasted oak.
Key Features
Appellation
Paso Robles
Fermentation
Stainless steel open and closed-top tanks
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 21 months in 62% new French oak
Alcohol
15.5%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
New York Steak
The 2023 ISOSCELES pairs beautifully with rich, robust dishes such as a seared New York strip steak alongside sautéed wild mushrooms, allowing the red fruit and savory qualities of the wine to shine. Alternatively, the 2023 ISOSCELES will elevate your pizza night, as it is the perfect complement to a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with Italian sausage.
