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2019 JUSTIFICATION
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2019 / Red
2019 ISOSCELES
In 1987, we made our first vintage of a wine styled after the famous First Growth producers of Bordeaux, created with the same uncompromising care as the Grands Vins of those venerable chateaux. For more than 30 vintages, ISOSCELES has been our flagship wine and quality benchmark for this style of wine here on the Central Coast of California. A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2019 ISOSCELES shows why Paso Robles is such a great place to grow these varieties.
Full-bodied, with ripe black fruit, complex baking spice and amazingly ready to drink right out of the gate, you can try a bottle or two now, but make sure to save a few to enjoy this wine as it continues to evolve after some time in the cellar.
wine specifications
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Varietal Composition
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
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Appellation
Paso Robles
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Fermentation
Stainless steel open and closed top tanks with twice daily pump overs
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Maturation
Barrel aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak
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Alcohol
16.1%
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Tasting notes
Appearance: Bright with a deep purple core and a purple-ruby rim with moderate, deeply stained tears on the glass.
Aroma: Black cherry, black currant and plum with leather, cigar box, and dried sage, vanilla bean, dried violet, oak, and a bit of camphor.
Palate: Full-bodied with ripe complex black cherry, boysenberry, cassis, and blackberry fruit on the entry with baking spice. Dusty tannins appear on the mid-palate with cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and saddle leather as it progresses. The finish is long, fresh and balanced with notes of bay leaf, dried red rose petal, oak, and sustained tannins.
Food pairings
The 2019 ISOSCELES is a bold wine with ripe fruit and attractive savory elements, which balance each other perfectly. This wine is rich and complex enough to be enjoyed on its own but is a perfect match with a classic herb crusted prime rib with traditional sides.
wine specifications
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Varietal Composition
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
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Appellation
Paso Robles
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Fermentation
Stainless steel open and closed top tanks with twice daily pump overs
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Maturation
Barrel aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak
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Alcohol
16.1%
Download
Full Wine Specifications (PDF)
