2018 Justin Isosceles Reserve
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62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot. 26 months in 100% new French oak. NHB. Medium verging on deep ruby in colour. Dried black cherry, black plum, cedar, cigar box, vanilla and a touch of leather polish. Large palate impact with mouth-watering acidity with high levels of lightly sandy tannin. Lingering black-plum flavour. (SCJ)
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Attractive cabernet character here, with blackcurrants, wild berries, cedar, hazelnuts, tobacco and graphite. Some toasted cloves, too. Full-bodied, firm and nicely uniform, with fine, polished tannins. Balanced and sleek with a linear finish. A blend of 62% cabernet sauvignon, 16% cabernet franc, 13% merlot, 6% malbec and 3% petit verdot. Drink or hold.
Sour cherry combines with dark chocolate and dusty rose nuances as the 2018 Isosceles Reserve slowly opens in the glass. It's round and supple, impressing with its blend of ripe red and blue-toned fruits accentuated by lavender and sweet spice. While structured, a lingering twang of sour citrus and licorice adds captivating depth. Residual acids maintain a lovely freshness. (EG)