Justin Justification 2005
Bordeaux Red Blends
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Robert
Parker
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2005
Size
750ML
ABV
15%
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Winemaker Notes
Aromas of blueberry, licorice and light earthy characters make up the nose of this 2004 wine. The entry is soft and lush, rich with black fruit and spice. A fleshy mid palate follows, and characterizes the ripe, powerful vintage. Slightly chalky, yet round tannins from the Cabernet Franc combine with bright acidity from the Merlot, to make this wine balanced and seamless from start to finish. Hints of caramel and cinnamon from the new French oak are the encore of this unique blend.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2005 Justification, a St.-Emilion look-alike, is a blend of 64% Cabernet Franc and 36% Merlot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by subtle notes of bay leaf, blue and black fruits, and graphite. Medium-bodied with broad, savory flavors, considerable elegance, and a spicy finish...
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Justin and Deborah Baldwin acquired their land in 1981 and planted 72 acres in vineyards that same year. Initially they were wine growers, selling to other wineries. Then, in 1987, they harvested their first grapes bottled under the Justin label. Justin Winery concentrates on two Bordeaux styled red wines: Isoscleles, which is a 100% estate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and Justification, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Varietals are planted to specific soil types on their hillside vineyards 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, on the Central Coast.
DRSJUSTIFI_2005 Item# 122698