Justin Justification 2017 / 750 ml.

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RP9292 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Oct 2020
The 2017 Justification is a Right Bank-styled blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, it offers bright red and black cherry fruits with notions of garrigue, dried herbs, vanilla and cardamom. In the mouth, it’s medium to full-bodied, with slowly opening fruits and a firm, grainy frame. It has great lift and freshness and finishes long. An approachable, friendly style. (Erin Brooks)
WE9191 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 8/1/2020
Aromas of dried berry, baked soil, beef and a hint of smoke show on the nose of this blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. The palate is dry and smoke-driven, offering iodine and roasted strawberry flavors. (Matt Kettmann)

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Primary Grape: Cabernet Franc | All Grapes: 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot

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RP92 92 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (30th Oct 2020)

The 2017 Justification is a Right Bank-styled blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, it offers bright red and black cherry fruits with notions of garrigue, dried herbs, vanilla and cardamom. In the mouth, it’s medium to full-bodied, with slowly opening fruits and a firm, grainy frame. It has great lift and freshness and finishes long. An approachable, friendly style. (Erin Brooks)

WE91 91 pts. / Wine Enthusiast (8/1/2020)

Aromas of dried berry, baked soil, beef and a hint of smoke show on the nose of this blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. The palate is dry and smoke-driven, offering iodine and roasted strawberry flavors. (Matt Kettmann)

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SKU 99408
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Justin Justification
Country United States
Region California
District Central Coast
Product Location - Location-Appellation Paso Robles
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 15%
Wine/Spirit Brand Justin
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2017
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot
Primary Grape Cabernet Franc
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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A pinpointed cabernet franc with blueberry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Shows a stone undertone. Pretty finish. Drink or hold.
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JS9696 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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The 2017 Cabernet Franc Blueline opens with striking aromatics. Even with the freakish conditions of the year, the 2017 preserves terrific varietal definition and character. Nicely balanced and harmonious, the Franc is shaping up to be a beauty.
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United States | California | Napa Valley

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2017 / 750 ml.

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RP9898 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th May 2020
Blended of 80% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 3% Malbec, the 2017 Le Désir has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It comes galloping out of the glass with all the grace and precision of a thoroughbred, sporting notions of kirsch, potpourri, warm plums and wild blueberries plus hints of chocolate box, cardamom and star anise. The medium-bodied palate (just 13.9% alcohol) is at once powerful and wonderfully elegant, with firm, very fine-grained, exquisitely ripe tannins and bold freshness supporting the red and blue fruit layers, finishing with incredible length and depth. Wow! 2,500 cases were made.
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