2009 Viognier 750

Color: Light straw colored with a transparent rim. Aroma: Bright floral and fruit aromas of honeysuckle, peaches, apricots, and orange marmalade combine with sweet cream and a touch of cinnamon. Palate: Ripe stone fruit upon entry continues through finish, along with bright acidty and a rich, creamy texture.

The 2009 growing season began with an early bud break (early March) due to the extremely warm spring temperatures. An early April frost rolled into the Paso Robles area but our vineyards were unaffected due to their hillside stature. A warm consistent summer segued into moderate early fall. The balanced weather allowed us to pick on flavor profiles without any concerns of excessive heat or cooler temperatures. Our red wine sources and home vineyard have shown incredible density and power of varietal expression, despite a ferocious rainstorm that dropped over 9 inches of rain on October 14, when over 80% of the grapes were already in tank or barrel. This delayed the completion of harvest, but the hearty cabernet sites shrugged off the water and retained great concentration and flavor. The style of the vintage will be flashy and intense.

For every new vintage, we celebrate the differences nature brings us by commissioning a different artist to create the art portion of our label for all our varietally labeled wines. Our objective is for the artist's interpretation of the winery to give visual embellishment to the exciting liquid within. Although we only slightly modify our vineyard practices and winemaking techniques from year to year, each year our wines express uniquely the style and careful selection within that vintage. Art is very much part of the JUSTIN brand, and of the way we grow and make wine.