Blackbird Vineyards Paramour Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2017

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Product Details


Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2017

Size
750ML

ABV
14.1%

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Bright and youthful aromas of blueberry, cedar, toffee, violet, plum, fresh blackberry and raspberry envelop the nose of this classically styled Cabernet Franc-blend. A rich mid-palate with seamless flavors from start to finish of cedar, cherry, plum and dark chocolate. Paramour delivers a beautiful, long finish of cedar, black licorice, blackberry.

Blend: 56% Cabernet Franc, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot

Professional Ratings

  • 92
    Aaron Potts and Kyle Mizuno weight Paramour toward cabernet franc (56 percent), the balance mostly cabernet sauvignon, with a small contribution from merlot. Immediately sweet and supple, this blend takes some time to show its savory side. It transforms over the course of several days, starting out with blackberry liqueur notes, turning toward pomegranate molasses, then a burst of fresh pomegranate, tight and firmly dry. Built to cellar.
  • 92
    Attractive, fresh red berries, as well as red plums and a briary feel. A succulent edge here, too. The palate has a very lithe and attractive feel with fresh, crunchy and assertively vibrant tannins. A blend of 56% cabernet franc, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 3% merlot. Drink or hold.
  • 91
    Based on 56% Cabernet Franc, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Merlot, the 2017 Paramour Proprietary Red offers a big, ripe style that carries loads of blue and black fruits, ground herbs, chocolate, and earthy nuances. This rich, chewy, full-bodied effort doesn't bring much elegance, yet it sure packs terrific fruit and texture. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years.

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Blackbird Vineyards is an artisanal producer of Bordeaux-inspired wines from Napa Valley. Crafted by esteemed winemaker Aaron Pott, each wine in the portfolio is a true example of Blackbird’s ongoing commitment to quality and diversity of terroir by partnering with a selection of Napa Valley’s most prestigious vineyards. These include sites in high altitudes of Spring Mountain and Atlas Peak, the alluvial terrain of Saint Helena and the Oak Knoll district in Napa, and the cool climates of Carneros.  

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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.

Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.

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