Justin Winery
11680 Chimney Rock Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-6932
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Open 10-5 pm daily
Tasting $5
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Tours:
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Tours by appointment at 10:30 and 2 including cave tours.
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Amenities:
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Wine Caves, Resturant, B&B
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Price Range:
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$14.75 to $60.00 per bottle
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Established:
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1981
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Vineyards:
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160 acres
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Production:
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50,000 cases
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VIP Tasting:
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Yes
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Justin Winery Description
Deep in the back woods of west Paso Robles, Deborah and Justin Baldwin have created a first class winery along with a superlative wine tasting experience. They had the vision of creating world class Bordeaux style blends and single varietals combining “old world tradition with new world techniques.” The result has been breathtaking with Justin wines growing to a successful international brand.
The vineyard property incorporates a total of 160 acres, of which 72 are mostly dry farmed acres planted to full-bodied Bordeaux grape varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a very small amount of Orange Muscat. The steep hillside vineyards yield little water and all the grapes must be hand harvested. Additional fruit is sourced from local Paso Robles growers. The flagship Isosceles wine (the blends are named after various types of triangles) is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and is made using extended barrel aging, frequent gravity racking, non-filtration techniques and a year of bottle aging. In total Justin makes over ten wines including a sweet Muscat and a Cabernet Port.
The wine experience starts before you enter the tasting room. As you walk up the gravel path look for the demonstration vineyard off to the left. Ten rows of grape vines each have small placards that tell you the grape variety, clone, root stock and trellis systems present. Under mature elm and oak trees is a picnic area, tasting room, event patio and the lovely intimate restaurant open by reservation for dinner most nights and for lunch on the weekends.
Once inside and through the lobby with its cozy fireplace, you enter the richly decorated European style room with an Italian marble floor, Venetian plastered walls and wood paneled ceilings. The copper topped tasting bars look out over grassy lawns, trees and patios. The room is well stocked with elegant wine accessories, a large selection of over a dozen gourmet cheeses and meats, crackers, and dipping oils. Large format bottles are also for sale.
There are three tours available at Justin, a winery tour and vineyard tour for $10 each and the VIP Sensory Evaluation and Barrel Tasting Tour. All tour fees include your tasting. The JustInn B&B is tucked back in the vineyards and provides five star treatment in their large luxurious suites.
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