Justin Sauvignon Blanc

Justin Sauvignon Blanc is a 750mL white wine — the 2018 vintage from JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery of Paso Robles, California, the Bordeaux-variety house Justin Baldwin founded in 1981. The 2018's producer notes (reproduced by Wine.com) describe a full, textured Sauvignon Blanc built from diverse Central Coast climates and soils — from the cool, limestone-laden Templeton Gap area to warmer, sandy, river-influenced sites to the east. VinePair rated the 2018 at 91 points. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• Size: 750mL
• Vintage: 2018 (handle)
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Origin: California — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles (2018 appellation unresolved between Paso Robles and Central Coast in the sources; see applier flag)
• ABV: 13.5% per VinePair's 2018 review record, consistent with the winery's official sheets for surrounding vintages — not verified on a 2018 winery sheet
• Review: 91 points, VinePair (2018)

A Bordeaux House's Bright White

JUSTIN is a Cabernet house by fame — Paso Robles Bordeaux varieties since 1981 — and its Sauvignon Blanc is the estate's white calling card, blended across Central Coast sites for texture as much as freshness: cool limestone country for citrus and minerals, warmer sandy ground for tropical weight. See the winery on the Justin Vineyards vendor page or browse more white wine and wine.

Tasting Notes

From the producer's 2018 notes (via Wine.com): clear, bright and pale straw with silver highlights. Nose: Ripe lemon, pear and tropical fruit with savoury herbal notes and acacia flower. Palate: Dry and moderate-plus in body — lemon-lime and green apple on entry, then white pepper, green herbs and floral notes. Finish: Crisp, sustained citrus and tropical fruit with fresh-cut herbs, a white-pepper accent and a mineral texture.

How to Enjoy

Serve cold (8–10°C) with goat cheese, ceviche, grilled shrimp or a green salad with citrus dressing — a textured Sauvignon Blanc is a food wine first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a Paso Robles wine? The winery is in Paso Robles, and one 2018 review record appellates it Paso Robles — but the producer's own 2018-era text describes Central Coast sourcing, as do its official sheets for later vintages. The bottle's back label is the arbiter; neither is claimed here as settled.

How strong is it? 13.5% ABV per VinePair's 2018 review record, matching the winery's official figure for the surrounding vintages; no 2018 winery sheet was located to confirm it independently.

What vintage is it? The 2018 vintage, per the product handle; the live title itself carries no year.

Textured, citrus-led and Paso-born — pick up Justin Sauvignon Blanc online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.