Justin "Isosceles" Paso Robles Red Blend 2020

For more than 30 vintages, Isosceles has been our flagship wine and quality benchmark for this style on the Central Coast. A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This wine is amazingly ready to drink right out of the gate, but make sure to save a few to enjoy this wine as it continues to evolve after some time in the cellar. Attractively aromatic and complex with ripe black and red cherry, black currant, new book leather, cedar, tobacco, vanilla bean, licorice, and oak. Full-bodied on the palate with ripe complex cherry, cassis, and a subtle red berry fruit on entry, with vanilla and licorice baking spice leading into the midpalate, which shows complex savory notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and leather. The very long, complex, and continually changing finish is a progression of sustained ripe cherry fruit accented by baking spice and oak notes, with smooth chewy tannins and balanced acidity, adding depth and freshness. Barrel-aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. Suggested pairings: filet mignon, braised beef short rib or venison steak.