Justin Isosceles
| Description: | For more than 25 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, the 2015 Isosceles shows why Paso Robles such a great place to grow these varieties. While the 2015 Isosceles projects the cooler nature of this vintage with ripe red and black fruit and structure that could point to keeping a few bottles in the cellar, its so good now that you may want to enjoy a bottle or two right away. Tasting Notes. Appearance: Dark ruby purple core with a black hue, lighter at the rim and more ruby in color. Moderate plus viscosity with moderate tearing and light staining on the glass. Aroma: Very aromatic, complex and layered with vibrant red cherry, ripe black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice, with camphor and licorice, savory cigar box notes and an attractive, youthful toasted oak underpinning. Palate: Dry and full bodied, layered with red and black cherry, cassis and complex baking spice on the entry. Sweet tobacco and classic savory pencil-like notes of cedar and graphite with a little cocoa emerge on the crisp mid-palate with firm chewy tannins lasting into a long, complex finish that shows a parade of fruit and spice balanced with constantly evolving textures and savory notes. Food Pairings. Try the 2015 Isosceles right now with a simply seasoned oak grilled prime ribeye steak, or wait a few years to enjoy its added complexity with the layered flavors of slowly braised lamb shanks. Wine Specifications. Varietal Composition. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot. Appellation. Paso Robles. Fermentation. Stainless steel open and closed top tanks with twice daily pump overs. Maturation. Barrel aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak. Alcohol. 15% |
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| Price: | $ 84.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 4, 2022.
