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Founder’s News by Justin Baldwin
Featured Employees
Contributors
Calendar of Events
JUST a walk by Fred Holloway
JUST harvest by Paul Kaselionis
JUST SAVANT by Mike Giese
JUST a sip by Steve Lister
JUST a cocktail by Joe Spellman
JUST sunny by Justin Baldwin
JUST for the foodies by Tracy Dauterman
JUST keep a cellar by Jim Gerakaris
JUST a few new faces by Maggie Cameron
JUST Photos
JUST Aging
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AS A FORMER INVESTMENT BANKER, I was often asked to
formulate exit strategies—specifically, when and how you get out of
an investment. My reply always started with the adage that “trees don’t
grow to the sky,” meaning investments don’t continuously grow.
Thirty years ago, with the help of a trusted assistant named
Juan Nevarez, I planted, by hand, more than 70 acres of vines
surrounding our winery. I thought they would thrive forever and
provide a sufficient basis for JUSTIN wine, but I was wrong. It
turns out that vines, like trees, don’t “grow to the sky.”
I always knew there was a finite productive life attached to vines.
After about 40 years, the cost to maintain a vine outpaces its production
capability, even if the vine can continue to live and produce past
100 years. Many argue that the quality of grapes from older vines is
superior, mainly due to the significant drop in yield that older vines
experience, which concentrates flavor and color into fewer clusters.
Ironically, the same heightened quality occurs when the vines are young and
don’t have the strength to grow heavy crop loads. Like their senior citizen friends,
they concentrate flavor and color into fewer clusters. Don’t believe me? Twenty
years ago, I was on a panel in San Francisco with three other wineries. One of the
wineries had participated in the famous 1976 French wine tasting known as “The
Judgment of Paris,” which helped establish American wines on the world stage.
The winemaker was asked, “How old were the vines used to produce that wine?”
He proudly replied, “Three years!”
Knowing this, the decision was recently made to rip out much of my 1981
plantings. The vines were reaching an age where their yields could not support
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their farming cost. We wanted to increase the vine density to stress the vines in
order to naturally limit yields and heighten fruit intensity. Newly developed
clones and rootstocks meticulously matched to our soils will assure more balanced
ripeness for enhanced quality. Lastly, row orientation will be optimized to the
sun’s daily trajectory, giving us optimal maturity levels.
In a way, it was a sad day to see the 30-year relationship that I had established with
these vines come to an abrupt end. They had become my friends. Through mudslides,
drought, gophers, diseases, mismanaged prunings, hail storms and frosts, I had
fought valiantly for their right to exist in a place no one had ever before thought
their survival possible! In return,
they provided a living for my
family, won worldwide acclaim
and put Paso Robles on the map.
Ultimately, they met a fate I
never imagined them facing in
my lifetime as I continued to
ignore my “trees don’t grow to
the sky” adage. In their stead, there has arisen a new and wondrous generation
of young, twisted, vigorous vines eager to take their place alongside their
illustrious predecessors. They will strive and flourish to capture the attention
of an ever demanding public. They will be new friends, but the memory of
their ancestors will, for me, be more lasting than “trees growing to the sky.”
Thank you,
Justin
After about 40 years, the cost to maintain a vine outpaces its production capability, even if the vine can continue to live and produce past 100 years.
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Victor Lopez – Laboratory Technician
VICTOR JOINED THE JUSTIN TEAM this summer as our laboratory
technician. Born in Mexico, Victor moved to Paso Robles when he was 10
years old and attended Paso Robles High School, where he graduated as the
valedictorian of his class. He attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and graduated
with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and an associate degree in computer
science. When not in the lab, Victor enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time
with family and friends.
Brian Connor, CSW – Wine Society Lounge Coordinator
BRIAN JOINED THE JUSTIN TEAM in the spring of 2009 as a tasting room
attendant and tour guide. Recently promoted to the position of Wine Society
Lounge coordinator, Brian will also focus on the tasting room customer
experience and social media outlets. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and later
moved to Fresno, California. He graduated from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo
with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. He is a Certified Specialist
of Wine (CSW) and is working on level 1 sommelier certification. In his spare
time, Brian loves hiking, photography and brewing great beer.
FEATURED employees
C O N T R I B U T O R S
Justin BaldwinFounder
Joe SpellmanMaster Sommelier
Fred HollowayVP, Production & Winemaking
Tracy Dauterman Marketing Manager- Tasting Room & Hospitality
Paul Kaselionis Grower Relations Manager
Mike Giese Tasting Room Manager
Jim GerakarisCertified Sommelier-Tastings & Tours
Steve Lister Wholesale Sales Manager
Maggie CameronWine Society Coordinator
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SEPTEMBER Hawaii Food & Wine Festival - Waikiki, HI - Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Children’s Hospital Harvest Ball - Clovis, CA - Sept. 30
OCTOBER Sunset Savor the Central Coast - Santa Margarita, CA - Oct. 1-2 ISOSCELES Reserve Preview - Beverly Hills, CA - Oct. 6 ISOSCELES Reserve Preview - Orange County, CA - Oct. 8 Los Angeles Food & Wine - Los Angeles, CA - Oct. 13-16 Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Ris Lacoste of ris - JUSTIN Barrel Chai - Oct. 21
NOVEMBER Big Sur Wine & Food Festival - Big Sur, CA - Nov. 3-6 ISOSCELES Reserve Shipment - Nov. 8-9 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival - San Diego, CA - Nov. 16-20
DECEMBER Cruise Specialists’ Eastern Caribbean Cruise - Miami, FL - Dec. 3-10
CALENDAR of events
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“Walking through each vineyard, we sample the berries to evaluate their flavors, looking at the three main components: juice, skin and seeds.
Once we experience that “Eureka!” moment when it all comes together, it is time to pick.”
— Fred Holloway, Winemaker
“EUREKA!”
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AS THE HARVEST SEASON APPROACHES, I realize that I’m starting my
33rd harvest and that I had better get back into shape.
We are fortunate to be located in the beautiful rolling hills of Western Paso
Robles, and some of the most memorable sunrises I’ve seen have been during the
majestic walks we make to check the fruit in our vineyards. I also know that Paul, our
vineyard manager, always plans a couple of days where the last vineyard we climb is
some cardiac hill in the blistering heat. Why do vineyard managers act more like your
personal trainer at times? I suspect that my wife may have some influence on this!
Between Mother Nature’s distractions and Paul’s workouts, a winemaker can
sometimes find it hard to focus on the work at hand, which looks something like this…
Walking through each vineyard, we sample the berries to evaluate their
flavors, looking at the three main components: juice, skin and seeds. I always
start with the juice by squeezing the berry and tasting it for flavor, acidity and
sweetness. Next, I’ll look for a nice brown color in the seeds, which indicates
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maturity. The skins are the last but most important component of our
red varieties, and I always chew them to extract color and flavor, seeking
richness without any bitterness.
Once we experience that “Eureka!” moment when it all comes together, it is
time to pick. But more decisions remain, such as: how much of the block is
ready to pick, how much fruit will there be, and what type of fermentation
tank is best for extracting flavors? Early on, these decisions are easy, as all of
the tanks are empty. But they fill up as the harvest progresses, and Mother
Nature always messes with our best-laid plans. Sometimes she, too, seems like
a personal trainer, challenging us to do our best under adverse conditions.
Needless to say, each vintage brings its own challenges. As I see Paul plant
new vineyards on the steepest hills of our estate, I see future challenges
that he will bring to me on hot autumn afternoons. I look forward to
these workouts and Mother Nature’s surprises because I believe, as Jean
de la Bruyere said, “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”
Why do vineyard managers act more like your personal trainer at times? I suspect that my wife may have some influence on this!
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New rootstocks + more acres of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah + our newest ranch, Adelaide Hills = 300 estate acres of optimally planted vines
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EXCITEMENT IS IN THE AIR as some of the JUSTIN vineyard acreage is being
reborn. Since the spring, we have removed 15 acres of vines at our estate and an
additional eight acres at our new property, DeBro Vineyard, located just behind
the estate.
These blocks were removed for various reasons, but the real excitement lies
in the replanting. In the years since Justin planted our first vines in 1982,
our viticultural knowledge has progressed with new clones, rootstocks, trellis
systems and row orientations. As a result, we are incorporating new rootstocks
that can better adapt to our rich lime soils. We are also grafting these rootstocks
with newly released clones of Cabernet Sauvignon that show outstanding
varietal characteristics and a darker, richer color. Additionally, we are planting
more acres of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah. These
developments, plus our newest ranch, Adelaide Hills, will increase our estate
program to a total of 300 acres of optimally planted vines.
Another focus in replanting is to increase our vine density per acre. With
some of the old spacing, yields were meager. By increasing the number of vines
per acre, we can still produce the highest quality fruit while increasing per-acre
production—all without any sacrifice to our quality standards. We are also
moving away from the old California sprawl trellising system that we’ve used for
nearly 30 years. By switching to what’s known as “vertical shoot positioning,”
we will gain more control of our canopy management.
In 2005, we replanted 30 acres with the new rows running 60 degrees off
true north. This has allowed us to open up the fruit zones, increasing light and
air movement. The result is better skin pigmentation and tannin development
in the grapes without heightening the risk of sunburn to the grapes. We’ll
continue this row orientation where we can, but in some areas, because of
the slope, we’re adding multiple cross arms to increase the protection from
sunburn while still enabling us to open the fruiting zones.
The next time you stop by JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery, look out into the
vines. You’ll be happy to see the many changes that are happening, knowing
that they will be producing even better wines in the future.
JUST harvestby Paul Kaselionis
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SOME THINGS IN LIFE ARE JUST MADE FOR EACH OTHER: peanut
butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs…Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Yes, that’s right, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. History tells us that this is a
fairly unconventional blend. Cabernet Sauvignon‘s home is the Bordeaux region
of France, and Syrah is a native of the Rhône Valley. While French appellation
laws strictly prohibit the comingling of these varieties in their respective regions,
the rest of the world has discovered this dynamite pairing, as popularized in some
of the warmer climate regions of Australia and the United States.
Here in Paso Robles, with our warm days and cool nights, Syrah and Cabernet
develop characteristics that, when blended together, accentuate the distinctiveness
of the other grape. Syrah develops a seductively rich texture and velvety, soft
tannin structure, resulting in early approachability. Partial barrel fermentation
of the Syrah helps integrate the new French oak flavors without being
overbearing, allowing for full varietal expression. To intensify the wine
even more, we blend in some of our best lots of Cabernet Sauvignon to
give the wine a firmer structure, enhanced ageability and added length
on the finish.
Okay, so maybe my first examples of peanut butter and jelly and
spaghetti and meatballs were a little simplistic compared to such a
complex cuvée. But the point is that these two superstar varietals
combine to make a big, bold and dynamic wine whose sum is
greater than its parts.
JUST savantby Mike Giese
These two superstar varietals combine to make a big, bold and dynamic wine whose sum is greater than its parts.
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THERE HAS BEEN MUCH TALK about
the economy and the financial impact
that the downturn has had on countless
industries over the last few years. Much
of what has been reported about the wine
industry has been about the consumer’s need
to trade down to lower priced wines or to
purchase fewer wines.
Indeed, many wineries and virtually all
distributors have experienced slower sales due
to the slumps in the restaurant and retail trades.
Only the wines that were in the highest demand
have enjoyed consistent pull in this market. A recent
bright spot is the need for restaurants and retailers
to replenish their stock, since even a large inventory
cannot last when new vintages and bottles are moving
off the shelves.
While every consumer will choose his or her own price
ceiling or bottle limit, clearly wine does sell in America.
In fact, the United States recently passed France as the
world’s top wine consuming nation. Wine has become a
necessary component at the dinner table for many, and in
some cases an affordable luxury. While most of us cannot buy
a new racecar, we can splurge on a few nice bottles of wine,
even if it’s just to celebrate the end of a long work week.
I am happy to report that, at JUSTIN, we have consistently sold
our entire production year after year. We’ve made high quality,
distinctive wines that celebrate the Paso Robles region at various
price points to fit the market’s need for great wine for all occasions.
We appreciate the support and confidence of our fans, and we’ll
continue to try and keep up with demand.
JUST a sipby Steve Lister
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By increasing the number of vines per acre, we can still produce the highest quality fruit while increasing per-acre production—all without any sacrifice to our quality standards.
— Paul Kaselionis, Vineyard Manager
vines /acre
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OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS, we have witnessed renewed enthusiasm for
the art of the cocktail. From the classic to the molecular to the “new wave”
influenced, the growing cocktail competition to wine has never been more of
a challenge.
As a former bartender myself, I see the creativity and entertainment of the
cocktail culture as both a thrilling throwback and a fascinating future–one that
the modern sommelier must both compete with and accommodate.
Modern mixologists have an awesome array of products (many of their own
concoction) with which to craft unique flavor results. They typically reap huge
profits, and the corporate spirits producers are also big beneficiaries (how
many vodka flavors do we really need?). As a fan of such spirits as rye whiskey
and aged rums, I participate thirstily.
Yet wine, as a fragile result of painstaking grape growing and minimal-
interventionist artisanal winemaking, can easily lose market share to the expansive
role of the cocktail in cuisine and social lubrication. Where once the classiness
of wine by-the-glass trumped the boozy martini in fine dining, it seems that
modern chefs are now more interested in spirits and beer when it comes to food
pairing. Could wine lose its hallowed place at the table?
I doubt it. Diners desire originality and authenticity of flavor. Whether derived
from grape, grain, fruit or herb, there is room for all of it; a time and place for
everything. In fact, in the Court of Master Sommeliers, we see spirits, beer, sake,
and, of course, wine as a continuum to happily challenge our candidates. To
be a good sommelier, or a good wine professional of any kind, requires a keen
awareness of all the results of the fermentation and distillation arts. I might even
like to see what a savvy mixologist would do with our tart, crisp Sauvignon Blanc,
or our rich, sweet Obtuse. Could these wines be part of a delicious cocktail of the
future? Stay tuned!
Wine will continue to be the centerpiece of any good meal, and we feel
strongly that even without our sleeve garter or handlebar mustache, we’ll pour
something stunning from JUSTIN for every meal!
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And here is a shout out to the new Master Sommeliers of 2011: Anthony Anselmi, Jason Heller, Jennifer Huether, Brian McClintic, Matthew Stamp, and Dustin Wilson in the winter exam; and Devon Broglie, Craig Collins, Michael Engelmann, Douglas Marello, Patrick Okubo, and Brandon Tebbe in the summer exam!
shout out
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LONG BEFORE WINERY DOGS became a trendy industry accessory, there
was Sunny. If you have ever visited our winery, you’ve probably seen him—he’s
hard to miss. And while Sunny may be slowing down after so many years, his
legacy at JUSTIN is still going strong.
We picked Sunny up at a local breeding ranch about 15 years ago. He was so
cute. He fit in the palms of your hands and was the most athletic of his brothers
and sisters. He had all the right breeding papers, but they were lost long ago as
we mostly wanted him to play with Morgane and Evan when they were young,
and we never had plans to show him. He has always been good with children.
Sunny lived outside from the get-go. He was never a house dog. He spent the
day in the vineyards with workers who dutifully fed him tacos and enchiladas.
As he grew, he became an adept hunter. I watched with amazement as he and his
canine compadre Minnie tracked and captured (and ate!) rabbits and gophers.
He is also a good swimmer. We often found him in the pool cooling off, but he
was equally interested in recovery ponds and fountain basins.
As he got older and the restaurant got more popular, he stayed closer to
home, gobbling up leftovers given to him by the chefs at the end of each evening.
Weekends became his time to shine. When we moved into our home on the
other side of the property in 2001, we took him with us. Day after day, he would
rise early and walk back to the tasting room. He never said anything to us, but I
suspect the attention and the leftovers were an irresistible draw. After months of
unsuccessfully trying to get him to stay at the new house, we gave in and let him
reside full time at the tasting room under the watchful eye of Katherine Wiebe,
our caretaker, the tasting room team and the wait staff at the restaurant.
Sunny loves to be petted, and I estimate that more than 250,000 different
people have enjoyed the privilege. He has never been mean. You can tie his tail
in a knot, pull his ears, dress him in Halloween costumes, ride him like a horse
or kiss his lips without fear or trepidation!
He is very curious, which hasn’t always worked out in his best interest. Twice
he was bitten by rattlesnakes. He swelled up double in size and just sat there
looking at you! Each time we took him to the vet for an anti-venom shot. After
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the second bite, I guess he learned his lesson.
I chalk up his longevity, in spite of his “ginormous” size, to his years of
running in the vineyard and the endless attention he has received from so many
admirers. He gets emails, has had his photo taken thousands of times, is the
subject of most of the inquiries I get at JUSTIN events, has attended weddings
and celebrations, is the star of winery events, and has appeared on postcards
and winery promotions. But none of it has gone to his head.
He is simply Sunny. He is loved universally and has become synonymous with
JUSTIN for anyone visiting the winery. His name says it all…
Sunny loves to be petted, and I estimate that more than 250,000 different people have enjoyed the privilege.
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I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD. I shop at local farmers’ markets, and
while I’m not an accomplished cook (I’ve set my kitchen on fire four times) nor
a skilled gardener (I actually killed mint), I am a self-proclaimed “foodie” just
the same. In fact, I’m sure it will surprise no one that we employ several foodies
at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, and it isn’t uncommon for us to celebrate our
love of food (and wine, of course) together both at and outside of work.
A few months ago, excited about all of the sustainable, organic and simply great
food we have on the Central Coast, I asked Executive Chef Will Torres, the most
enthusiastic foodie I know, to think about his vision for our restaurant. Will’s
face lit up as he responded, “I’d source as much produce, meat, fish and cheese
locally, from farmers who share my passion for great food, to create a menu that
would be simple, elegant and represent the best of the Central Coast.”
Building upon that vision, Chef Will developed a list of “all stars” from the
area, and we’re now sourcing the majority of our fresh produce from numerous
local providers. These include Bill and Barbara Spencer’s Windrose Farm and
Melanie Blankenship’s local market, Nature’s Touch, as well as farmers’ markets
and our own chef’s garden that is planted and tended from seed by our
Assistant Tasting Room Manager Chris Jahns. Chef Will orders fish from
the only ISO-certified seafood company in North America, Kanaloa Seafood
Market in Santa Barbara, and he sources local cheeses from the Maguire family’s
Riconada Dairy and the Simonin family’s Happy Acres Family Farm.
So, on your next visit, expect to hear more about the local farmers who provide
us with the ingredients for our spectacular menu. We currently offer dinner
nightly (reservations required) and full lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. We have
received so many requests for a weekday lunch that we’re reviewing various menu
options (one of my favorite job responsibilities!) to hopefully begin offering
weekday lunch seatings this fall. If there’s anything you’d like to see on the menu,
please let me know!
Chef Will is always happy to share his recipes, so if there’s something you’d
like to try at home, just ask us for the recipe. And please stay tuned for more
about our restaurant, profiles of local farmers, culinary insights from Will,
and gardening tips from Chris.
Until next time…nom, nom…
JUST for the foodiesby Tracy Dauterman
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“I’d source as much produce, meat, fish and cheese locally, from farmers who share my passion for great food, to create a menu that would be simple, elegant and represent the best of the Central Coast.”
— Will Torres, Executive Chef
great food
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ONE HIGHLIGHT IN A VISIT to JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is the
walk through our barrel caves to the ISOSCELES Library located 120 feet
underground, where we age our collection of our namesake flagship wine.
Everyone hears about older wines but most people never have a chance to
experience them. For this reason, our educational programs often include
an opportunity to taste an older bottle, and we encourage participants to
start a cellar of their own, since storing most red wines under the right
conditions for even just a year will ensure the enjoyment of more balanced
and complex wines.
The temperature in your cellar can be a steady 70° Fahrenheit or lower
for short-term storage, but ideally it should be between 55° and 65°, and not
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vary more than 5° each day. You also want to keep your cellar dark or dimly
lit, without excessive vibration. Bottles should be stored on their sides, either
in a rack or in the cases they came in, to keep the corks moist. The humidity
should be in the 65 percent to 75 percent range. Your cellar can be an area
under your basement stairs or a commercially made cabinet, as long as the
above conditions are met.
To experience wines in various stages of their development, join us for one of
our “Barrels and Bottles” educational tastings, where you will first sample wines
drawn from barrels, followed by a tasting of an older bottle for comparison.
For more information about this and other educational programs at JUSTIN,
visit www.justinwine.com or call for reservations.
The temperature in your cellar can be a steady 70° Fahrenheit or lower for short-term storage, but ideally it should be between
55° and 65°, and not vary more than 5° each day.
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“Our educational programs often include an opportunity to taste an older bottle, and we encourage participants to start a cellar of their own, since storing most red wines under the right conditions for even just a year will ensure the enjoyment of more balanced and complex wines.”
— Jim Gerakaris, Certified Sommelier, CSW
EXPERIENCE
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FOR YEARS, I HAVE BEEN THE GIRL on the line when you’ve had a shipment
issue or question regarding your membership…and also the extremely helpful
one who uncannily knows when your credit card has expired!
While I absolutely love speaking to you via phone or email, nothing is
more gratifying to me than putting faces to names. It is so special to meet
you face to face at the Gala, to figure out who your Wine Society member
friends are and who introduced whom to JUSTIN, and to actually see you
enjoy your favorite JUSTIN wines.
On that note, I am pleased to announce that I have been asked to create an
entire series of Wine Society events that will take place across the country.
We know that it’s not exactly convenient for every one of you to exercise your
member benefits at the winery, so we’re bringing JUSTIN to you! How about
a Wine Society Gala in Southern California? Or simultaneous ISOSCELES
release parties in New York, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Arizona, where you
can watch the festivities at the winery and drink the very first of the vintage?
Or ISOSCELES Reserve preview events and more JUSTIN pairing dinners?
Let me know your thoughts, as the opportunities are endless.
We recently kicked off this program with a stellar tasting event in Boston,
and I’m so looking forward to all of the new faces in my future. Do you have a
favorite restaurant, country club or wine bar? Please don’t hesitate to reach out
if you have a great venue for an upcoming JUSTIN event. You know where to
find me!
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JUST photos
A beautiful September wedding at JUSTIN
Justin Baldwin shows off our Cabernet Sauvignon and ISOSCELES at the International Broker Vin de Cal’s booth at Vin Expo
Vince Bonafede and Dena Whitaker happily greet members at the Annual Wine Society Gala
Guest Chef Barbara Lynch and Executive Chef Collin Lynch celebrate a successful dinner event with Chef Will Torres, Treaver Lynch, and Tim Barakat of the JUSTIN staff
Glenn Mitton works hard pouring wine and chatting with guests at the Paso Robles Wine Fest
Vineyard Manager Paul Kaselionis handles a grape cluster to check if it’s ready to harvest
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Justin Baldwin and Violaine Figon, a guide at Pontet Cantet in Bordeaux, examine the French winery’s 100% biodynamically farmed vineyards
Maggie Cameron and Nicole Thompson pose in front of the TASTE banner, representing JUSTIN to Los Angeles foodies
JUSTIN Guest Chef dinner featuring Matt Dillon of Seattle’s Sitka & Spruce along with Chef Renee Erickson, owner of The Walrus & The Carpenter
Justin Baldwin and world renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at his restaurant at the Trump International Hotel in New York City
Mike Giese and Martina Kingman carry their JUSTIN pride to the top of Mt. Whitney
Justin Baldwin and Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman pour ISOSCELES Reserve at the 2011 Wine Society Gala
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Wine / Vintage 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Sauvignon Blanc 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 1 1
Chardonnay 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 1 1
Viognier na na na na 5 5 5 5 4 1 1
Reserve Chardonnay 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 1 1 2
Cabernet Sauvignon 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 na
Reserve Cabernet na 4 4 4 4 2 1 1 2 2 na
JUSTIFICATION 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 2 na
ISOSCELES 4 4 4 4 4 2 1 2 3 na na
ISOSCELES Reserve 4 4 3 2 2 3 1 2 3 na na
ORPHAN 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 1 na na
Syrah 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 1 2 na
SAVANT na na na na 4 4 1 1 1 3 na
FOCUS na na na na na na na na 2 3 na
Zinfandel 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 1 2 na
Malbec na 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 2 na
Petit Verdot 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 2 na
Tempranillo/Rioja Reserve 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 2 na
Deborah’s Delight 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 na
OBTUSE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1
Call (805) 238-6932 ext. 3000 or email [email protected] for information on older vintages or wines not listed.
*Please note: The suggested HOLD dates referenced above indicate the dates I feel the particular wine will BEGIN to drink at its optimum level. However, if you can’t wait, our wines may be enjoyed before the date and will continue to age gracefully for many years after their HOLD date. For example, I am currently drinking and enjoying 1987 ISOSCELES!
— Justin Baldwin
JUST agingas of fall / winter 2011-2012
1. Drinking well - youthful2. Hold until spring 20123. Hold until 2013 plus4. Showing bouquet or aged quality5. Drink up
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