2023 JUSTIFICATION
The Old World meets the New with a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot
$65
Retail
$52
About the Wine
In JUSTIFICATION, the Old World meets the New with a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It expresses the spirit of a few Right-Bank Bordeaux with a Paso Robles twist. Its vibrant ruby color, yet fruit-forward, with notes of black currant and cassis along with overtones of anise and vanilla. It’s delightful now, and will age beautifully in your cellar. The 2023 JUSTIFICATION is the perfect addition to a romantic dinner in front of a crackling fire, or an evening summertime barbecue.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Cabernet Franc
- % Merlot
Body
Appearance
Clear with a deep ruby-purple core that lightens at the rim with slow forming tears that slightly stain the glass.
Aroma
Fresh red cherry, olallieberry and juicy Santa Rosa plum with dried rose petal, wild sage, tobacco leaf, mint tea, roasted red bell pepper, and vanilla.
Palate
Dry with fresh red currant, Bing cherry and pomegranate molasses on entry with fresh violet blossom, cardamom, and thyme on the mid-palette featuring velvety tannins and balancing acidity. The finish is long and layered with plum, camphor, sweet tobacco, vanilla, nutmeg, and toast.
Key Features
Appellation
Paso Robles
Fermentation
Fermented in stainless steel tanks
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 22 months in French oak
Alcohol
15.5%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Gourmet Burger
Full-bodied but lively and complex on the palate, the 2023 JUSTIFICATION is a versatile food-pairing wine to a wide range of dishes, from Detroit-style pizza, filet mignon served with béarnaise sauce, or a classic gourmet burger.
