Wine detail

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Reserve

Paso Robles

2016

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2022-2027

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2027), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2033.

The ‘16 Isosceles Reserve.

Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2020-2033Peak window 2022-2027

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2016 vintage

Justin Vineyards & Winery's 2016 Isosceles Reserve is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.

About Justin Vineyards & Winery

Justin Vineyards & Winery's Isosceles Reserve is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016?

Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.

What does Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016 taste like?

Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve 2016?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.