Justin Vineyards & Winery has expanded its lineup outside of Paso Robles, CA, for the first time ever with the debut of its Sonoma County Chardonnay and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
“Justin is thrilled to showcase more of what California’s wine country has to offer and introduce these two exceptional wines to consumers nationwide,” says Clarence Chia, senior vice president of marketing for Justin. “Justin has always been known for its pioneering spirit in winemaking and I’m proud of this evolution and next chapter. Sonoma County is the new-world epicenter of Burgundian fruit, and we are excited to bring our old-world methods to these sought-after varietals.”
Founder Justin Baldwin planted Chardonnay as one of the first varietals in 1981, and it was the very first wine released from the 1987 vintage.
Sourced from Sangiacomo Family Vineyards in Sonoma and Flocchini Vineyards in Petaluma, the Justin Sonoma County Chardonnay is a bright and aromatic wine with notes of spice-baked apple, Meyer lemon, ripe Bosc pear and a touch of flinty minerality, the company reports. The wine’s finish leaves a trail of citrus, orchard fruit and vanilla spice.
The Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has notes of black plum, boysenberry, dark cherry and stewed strawberry, the company says, leading to notes of cranberry with a finish of fall leaves and spice.
Additionally, Justin recently unveiled a new look for the Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé.
