2021 Justin Justification Paso Robles

Varietal Composition: 40% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Franc

Appearance: Dark ruby purple core with blue/black secondary hue, a medium rim with thick

tears showing slight staining on the glass.

Aroma: Aromatic and complex with ripe red cherry, black currant and a little berry with vanilla,

cinnamon and licorice spice, cedar and graphite notes, oak, leather, dried autumn leaves and a

minty hint of camphor.

Palate: Moderate-plus to full-bodied, dry, with ripe cherry and cassis mixed with baking

spice on entry joined by cedar and oak on the mid-palate with complex savory, herbal

elements. The finish is long, balanced and clean, with returning red and black fruit and

perfectly proportioned, fine, mouth-filling tannins. The 2016 JUSTIFICATION is elegant with a

perfect balance of fruit, savory and textural elements making is a versatile food pairing wine.

To prove this, try it with a wide range of dishes from Rotissierie Chicken, or Duck Confit, to

Entrecote Bordelaise et pomme frites, a classic regional dish from Bordeaux of pan seared

steak with a red wine shallot and thyme pan sauce served with crispy fries.