Justin Vineyard, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

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

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon

Critics

90 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

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Community Reviews

Reviews

89.9

Avg Score

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15.5% abv. Received as an Xmas gift from my brother who won this at a charity event. Drank this bottle after a bottle of the 2022 Band of Vintners Napa CS, which outclassed this in pretty much every way possible. I was actually expecting more of a "fruit bomb" kind of Cab with this bottle, but was a little surprised to find this to have more red-fruit character than dark and plummy. Still, there was plenty of Cab fruit to …

2021 vintage

Good concentration, balance, forward, still a little grippy until decanted at least an hour. Good steak wine, still drinking well if well cellared

2003 vintage

Paired with pizza. Junneth was over.

2021 vintage

Tasted at winery at Paso Robles

2021 vintage

Ready to drink now. Smooth.

2021 vintage

Better than prior vintages I've had. Good boldness, drinking well

2021 vintage

Decanted for over an hour. Still drinking well. Glad to share with 4th of July guests. No complaint, no outstanding comments.

2003 vintage

Not a good example.

2003 vintage

Peaking now - great tannins, perfect balance. Decanted 45 min.

2003 vintage

Classic Justin offering. Solid new world, fruit-forward, dark jam smear with smooth menthol and dusting tannins. A bit of heat on the nose that continues onto the palate and finish. Probably could do with more than an hour decant. Chewy finish concludes an overall good mouth-feel. I thought the ten-year mark would be sufficient- probably right, but would like sip again in another three to five. May always have a soft spot for this producer, will miss this one, it …

2003 vintage

Still hanging in there nice. Black fruit, a bit of brick color on the edge. Solid body, tannins have smoothed out. Good cab.

2003 vintage

alot of fruit remaining; tight and tannic out of the bottle; will report later....

2003 vintage

These Reserve Cabs are my favorite bottling from Justin and this did not disappoint. This bottle still had the big black fruit on the nose and palate. The tannins were silky smooth and the wine was drinking great from start to finish. Sadly, my last bottle of this vintage.

2003 vintage

Rich and deep flavors of black fruits and licorice on the palate. The nose was a little muted but the mouth was beautiful and lush.

2003 vintage

THe wine retains its zing and acidity, but is sadly past its prime. The Justin web site lists a short drinking window for this wine, and tasting reveals the reason. The Cabernet taste profile is missing. The wonderful flavors that made the wine a good purchase have diminished; the floral aspects are gone.

2003 vintage

Hiiigggghhhh alcohol. Very Tannic. Good fruit. Disjointed overall.

2003 vintage

Not decanted. Drinking really well right now. Tight upon opening but really opened up after about a 1/2 hour. Nice rich Cabernet flavors and aromas. There was a good amount of sediment in the bottle at the end. Probably will hold up nicely for another few years.

2003 vintage

Young wine, very tannic so fruit is hidden. Will approach again in two years. Should cellar for many years.

2003 vintage

After an hour decant started to come together. Very good balance and structure with the normal Cab fruit.

2003 vintage

I just love this wine. Pricey and I'm certain that experts will tell me that there are better wines for the money. Couldn't help myself, I find Justin wines just yummy.

2003 vintage