Blackbird Vineyards Paramour Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2014
Bordeaux Red Blends
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You purchased this 6/29/23
Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2014
Size
750ML
ABV
14.5%
Features
Boutique
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Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
Complex aromas of blueberry, violets, espresso, and eucalyptus encircle the nose of this elegant Cabernet Franc-blend. Layers of Bing cherry, blackberry, and savory herbs combine with fine-grained tannins on the palate, leading to a round, supple finish with persistent length. Enjoy now or cellar over the next decade or more.
Blend: 84% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Another terrific example of Blackbird is the 2014 Proprietary Red Paramour, a fabulous blend of 84% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. The Cabernet Franc comes from the Stagecoach Vineyard. Consultant Aaron Pott said he thinks they have a magical spot for it on that large eastern Napa Valley mountain site. This is terrific stuff from the super-intense fragrance of white flowers and forest floor to the blueberry, black raspberry and graphite notes. The wine hits the palate with dazzling fruit intensity, loads of glycerin, a round, juicy, succulent mouthfeel, a layered personality and a long, supple finish. Drink it now or over the next 15+ years.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
One of the finest Cabernet Franc-based wines I have tasted, the handsome and ultra-rich 2014 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour—comprised of 84% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Merlot—displays tremendous richness on the palate. The wine's black fruit, savory herbs, and smooth textures pair it well with a rosemary-infused leg of lamb. (Tasted: September 1, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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FBR113873_2014 Item# 213429