This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 21 months in 50% new French Oak. The 2022 Justin Reserve makes a bold entrance, offering richness and depth from the first pour. Aromas of vanilla, cola and dark cherry rise immediately, deep and polished supported by warm spice. There’s clear power here, but it’s purposeful and refined.

Decanting opens the wine beautifully. What begins as a concentrated and structured wine gradually softens into something more expansive and layered. Dark cherry grows more pronounced, vanilla folds into the fruit, and the tannins relax into a smooth, integrated texture. A faint savory spice adds dimension.

The palate carries high octane energy, yet remains composed. The structure supports the intensity while allowing the fruit to shine. The finish is exceptional: long, warm, resonant, with lingering dark fruit, spice, and silky tannins. A wine that evolves beautifully and rewards patience.

By Stephen Kwolek