Description
This two bottle selection juxtaposes a vivacious California Cabernet with a structured Bordeaux blend. Expect vibrant fruit aromatics, integrated vanilla and spice, and supple tannins on the Cabernet; expect deeper plum and black-currant intensity, savory tea and leather notes, and a grounded finish from the Bordeaux. Ideal for tasting side-by-side or for focused cellar rotation.
This Bordeaux blend is fresh and focused with blackcurrants, bark and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with very well integrated tannins and a firm and bright finish.
Bright, moderate concentration, and consistent ruby red hues to the rim. The tears are medium thickness and slow to form on the glass. Aromatic with juicy red fruit on the nose, this wine shows red raspberry and black cherry laced with a bouquet of vanilla, soft herbs, and warming spices. On entry, this wine is dry, moderately full-bodied, supple, and bursting with bright red plum and ripe cherry. The velvety tannins are well-integrated among more nuanced elements of caramel, toasted coconut, fennel, and sage. The long finish turns pleasantly savory with floral notes and a hint of pepper.
Due to the popularity of this gift, wines or vintages sometimes sell out. Should this happen, we will always substitute with wines of equal or greater value.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Chateau Les Grands Chenes 2020 A fresh and focused 2020 with blackcurrants, bark and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with very well integrated tannins and a firm and bright finish. Drinkable, but better in a year or two.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 The 2022 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon displays a deep ruby hue with inviting aromas of dried forest leaves, tart blackberries, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it reveals a silky, polished texture with layers of dark berry flavors that carry through to a graceful finish. A fine match for roast Porchetta or other herb-crusted meats. (Tasted: October 10, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
PDX3701835OH_0 Item# 3701835