Justin Isosceles Reserve 2005

The tannins are firm but well-integrated in this California Cabernet, giving it a nice balance for its age. I opened it last night with grilled steak and the full body held up beautifully.

The dark fruit and cocoa notes really came through after decanting it for an hour, and the finish lingered beautifully. For a 2005 California cab, it’s surprisingly smooth with well-integrated tannins. Definitely worth the cellar time.

Opened this after a long week and the 2005 vintage is drinking beautifully right now, with that full-bodied Cabernet structure still holding its depth. The finish lingers longer than I expected, and the 750 ml bottle was gone faster than the evening should have allowed.