Justin Vineyards & Winery

Justification Paso Robles Cabernet Franc-Merlot

9.121 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Jonathan Wall

Silky Cherry tar, earth. Love Justification... this was great with summer grilling. I liked the ‘13 and ‘14 better... so this could need some more time (it better get better as the price has escalated significantly over the ‘13). Needs one hour plus to open.

Silky Cherry tar, earth. Love Justification... this was great with summer grilling. I liked the ‘13 and ‘14 better... so this could need some more time (it better get better as the price has escalated significantly over the ‘13). Needs one hour plus to open.

May 19th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 52% Cab Franc & 48% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe fruits, with sweet spicy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice and cacao adding in oak and leather. Well balanced with acidity, big ripe tannins, long finish ending with oak and vanilla spice. Has room to age. Nice!

A blend of 52% Cab Franc & 48% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe fruits, with sweet spicy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice and cacao adding in oak and leather. Well balanced with acidity, big ripe tannins, long finish ending with oak and vanilla spice. Has room to age. Nice!

Apr 24th, 2020
Daniel P. Drake

Today I wanted to try a Paso Robles wine and I have heard a bit about the Justin wines. I thought I would stop by my local store in Chicago and pick-up the 2015 Justin Justification, a Right Bank blend of 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Merlot from Paso Robles.

Upon opening I immediately am getting dark fruit, black currant, black cherry, raspberry, tar, licorice, violet, like smoke and crushed gravel.

On the palate there is juicy black fruit, black cherry, black raspberry, black currant, green bell pepper, spice, cedar, graphite, toasty oak and a bit of dark soil.

This wine is medium to full bodied with a smooth supple mouth feel. There is medium + acidity and medium smooth tannin that leads right to a medium to long finish. An enjoyable wine that would go good with some hardy food. Have a great rest of your week and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Today I wanted to try a Paso Robles wine and I have heard a bit about the Justin wines. I thought I would stop by my local store in Chicago and pick-up the 2015 Justin Justification, a Right Bank blend of 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Merlot from Paso Robles.

Upon opening I immediately am getting dark fruit, black currant, black cherry, raspberry, tar, licorice, violet, like smoke and crushed gravel.

On the palate there is juicy black fruit, black cherry, black raspberry, black currant, green bell pepper, spice, cedar, graphite, toasty oak and a bit of dark soil.

This wine is medium to full bodied with a smooth supple mouth feel. There is medium + acidity and medium smooth tannin that leads right to a medium to long finish. An enjoyable wine that would go good with some hardy food. Have a great rest of your week and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

3 people found it helpfulOct 31st, 2018
Troy Dupuis

Stronger alcohol than the others.

Stronger alcohol than the others.

Feb 25th, 2023
Saray Tappin

Nice cherry aftertaste for when you’re chasing that cherry after paying for an expensive dinner out on the town. Had at Art of the table

Nice cherry aftertaste for when you’re chasing that cherry after paying for an expensive dinner out on the town. Had at Art of the table

Jul 9th, 2021
Vinny Voci

Bright raspberry fruit. Nice tannin balance that drinks well now and could go for several more years.

Bright raspberry fruit. Nice tannin balance that drinks well now and could go for several more years.

Sep 24th, 2020
J Cervantez

2015 vintage. Another favorite... shared at winery in Paso. Must visit and must taste.

2015 vintage. Another favorite... shared at winery in Paso. Must visit and must taste.

Jan 4th, 2019
Mark Kurlyandchik

Not as bad as Caymus. So at least there's that.

Not as bad as Caymus. So at least there's that.

Mar 14th, 2018
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Sean had this 6 years ago

Sean had this 6 years ago

Feb 26th, 2018
Blair Campomizzi

Blair had this 5 years ago

Blair had this 5 years ago

Aug 31st, 2019