Episode 184 – Paso Robles Part 4: A Conversation with Brad Van de Lune with Paso Robles Wine Icon JUSTIN Vineyards

In today’s episode, Shelley and Phil, along with Lindsay & Brian LaFaille, head over to JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in downtown Paso Robles and sit down with Tasting Room manager, Brad Van de Lune, in a very secret location. Brad is a passionate wine professional with a deep knowledge of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery’s wines and the Paso Robles wine region. In this episode, Brad talks to us about the history of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, its winemaking philosophy and its most popular wines. He also shares his insights on the Paso Robles wine region, its unique terroir and how in the heck you pronounce Paso Robles! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SavoryWine #ArtOfWinemaking #BucketList

Wines this episode:   

• 2022 Justin Sauvignon Blanc ($18 Retail; $14 Wine Society)
• 2019 Justin Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($78 Retail; $63 Wine Society)
• 2017 Justin Justification ($104 Retail; $84 Wine Society)
• 2020 Justin Isosceles ($85 Retail; $68 Wine Society)
• 2014 Justin Isosceles
• 2019 Justin Isosceles Reserve ($130 Retail; $104 Wine Society)

To check out the Justin Wine Society, please visit https://www.justinwine.com/join or email them at winesociety@justinwine.com 

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The Eternal Wine Wine Word of the Week – Vertical

A vertical tasting in the wine world is a tasting of the same wine from different vintages. This is a great way to see how a wine evolves over time and how it is affected by different growing conditions.

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Wines we enjoyed this week: Quinta do Crasto Superior Branco, Fresh Vine Rosé, Avennia Gravura Red, Callaway Cellar Selection Merlot, Simi The Editor’s Collection Chardonnay, La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Torbreck The Struie, Market Vineyards Malbec, Casado Morales EME Garnacha, Cécile Paquet Macon Villages, Scotto Family Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel, The Steakhouse Chardonnay, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Heritage Vines, Troublemaker Red Blend. 

Mentions: Lindsay and Brian LaFaille, GaryVee Wine Club, Levo Vineyard, Kevin Olsonberg, Kia & Yuma, Sarah and Mark Lathrop, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, Doubleback Winery, Bledsoe Family Winery, Passing Time Winery. CDA FRESH Customer Appreciation party on November 16

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To check out Shelley’s blog post about our trip to Levo in Paso Robles, please visit  https://meaningfulmidlife.com/a-visit-to-levo-wine-in-paso-robles/

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