Justin Vineyard, Merlot, Paso Robles

Justin Vineyard · California › Paso Robles › United States of America

Red · Merlot
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LWIN 1984699
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86 /100
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9
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Taster #5810 · Nov 7, 2018
89/100
Very nice. No obvious flaws, but nothing spectacular either
2014 vintage
Taster #5499 · Sep 1, 2018
79/100
Ok but nothing special. Hot on the finish, high alcohol drowned out whatever bouquet was present. Stick to Justin cab blends. Much better merlots out there.
2014 vintage
Taster #1846 · Aug 11, 2018
91/100
not a merlot fan, but this was great
2014 vintage
Taster #8288 · Aug 6, 2018
86/100
I had never seen a Justin Merlot so jumped at the chance when I found this. A most interesting wine. The aroma is like cruising the aisles at a county fair. Caramel corn, funnel cake, cocoa, hay, and a whiff of dill pickle. It’s surprisingly hefty, somewhat extracted, with plump, black and red fruit flavors that shift to spicy oak and brambles on the finish. Good, if a bit manipulated. Quite frankly, I expected more.
2014 vintage
Taster #4854 · Feb 6, 2018
88/100
Much more development from the first bottle. Still muted but a quality Merlot.
2014 vintage
Taster #2336 · Dec 10, 2017
87/100
A simple yet daily drinker for a Merlot. PnP and decanted in the glass for an hour. Light fruits, oak and some floral aromas on the nose. Simple and muted fruit on the palate. Not a bad drinker but not a complex Merlot, makes an excellent 2nd bottle for the evening or dinner.
2014 vintage
Taster #4854 · Nov 21, 2017
88/100
Nothing special. Flowery after an hour but leaves u hanging. Better as blended in justification
2014 vintage
Taster #8125 · May 27, 2017
86/100
This required airing overnight in the bottle (at 60 degrees) to show its best. Light-medium ruby, with decent enough legs. Warm, spicy aromas. Not overtly fruity. Palate is similar, with a polished, plus texture. Plump, but not fat. Dark chocolate on the finish. Quality is more standard than special. 4-10-15-7: 86/100.
2014 vintage
Taster #7771 · May 24, 2017
84/100
Menu decanted. Fragrant nose of balsa wood (or cardboard?), candied red fruit and hints of pine cone and anise. Palate is smooth, but somewhat one-dimensional. Finish is short with firm tannins. This is a pleasant wine, but has a cheap slant to it.
2014 vintage