But with eleven smaller sub-AVAs, there is actually quite a bit of diversity to be found in this inland portion of California’s Central Coast. Paso Robles has made a name for itself as a source of supple, powerful, fruit-driven Central Coast wines. Drinking well on release, the 2012 ISOSCELES will continue to develop in bottle showing further complexity, grace and precision as its elements continue to interact.Ī perfect accompaniment to hearty meat dishes like braised beef ribs, a ribeye steak right off the grill, or just on its own.īlend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc The finish is extremely long, balanced and fresh, with continued layering of black fruit, cherry candy and spice elements all framed perfectly with mouth-filling but very fine tannins that surround and support the wines flavorful core. Classic cabernet savory notes emerge on the mid-palate with dark chocolate, coffee and minty accents. Bright, deep ruby/purple core going to medium intensity at the rim.AROMA: Intense aromas of ripe black cherry and blackcurrant with classic baking spice elements, sweet tobacco, cocoa, coffee, cedar and subtle mint.PALATE: Full-bodied with concentrated ripe black cherry, cassis and boysenberry jam on the entry, layered with toasted vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice spice. Drinking well on release, the 2012 ISOSCELES will continue to develop in bottle showing further complexity, grace and precision as its elements continue to interact. The palate is full-bodied with concentrated ripe black cherry, cassis and boysenberry jam on the entry, layered with toasted vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice spice. Varietal Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot.Bright, deep ruby/purple core going to medium intensity at the rim.Intense aromas of ripe black cherry and blackcurrant with classic baking spice elements, sweet tobacco, cocoa, coffee, cedar and subtle mint. Great with classic cab fare like rich braised short ribs or grilled leg of lamb with garlic and herbs, the 2013 ISOSCELES also drinks well on its own due to its exceptional balance of flavor and texture even when young. The 2013 ISOSCELES is drinking exceptionally well at release but has the structure to further develop beautifully over time. The finish is very long and crisp with a complex interplay between the savory mid-palate and returning fruit of red cherry candy and sweet spice with a floral hint of violet, all framed by soft, chewy tannins. Savory, herbal and mint notes appear, followed by dark chocolate and smoky oak elements on the mid palate. Palate: Dry and full-bodied with rich black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and licorice spice notes on the entry. ![]() A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2017 ISOSCELES shows why Paso Robles is such a great place to grow these varieties.įull-bodied, with ripe black fruit, complex barrel 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.Īppearance: Bright, nearly opaque, ruby purple core with a narrow, moderate intensity rim and slow forming slightly stained tears.Īroma: Intense and complex with aromas of ripe black fruit, baking spice, sweet tobacco, leather, cocoa, oak barrel elements with subtle smoky eucalyptus accents. ![]() For more than 25 vintages, ISOSCELES has been our flagship wine and quality benchmark for this style of wine here on the Central Coast of California. ![]() 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.
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