1998 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

[RAD]

I'm a big fan of Justin's offerings, but the 1998 just doesn't match up to the 1997--nowhere near the extraction, color, nose, and mouthfeel. Nothing disagreeable per se, but nothing to write home about, either. Clear ruby color; a bit watery around the edges. Light to medium bodied. Berries on the nose and palate, with just a whiff of tobacco. Whispery, feather-light tannins. Delicate, yet not fully elegant; closer to a pinot noir than a robust cabernet.

(Don't mean to imply by the above that a pinot can't be both delicate and elegant). [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]

About $20 here in NYC.

RAD

(why can't I ever seem to make a post without a spelling error?)

[This message has been edited by RAD (edited 11-06-2000).]