Blackbird Red Blend Paramour
84% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley AVA
| Vintage: | 2014 |
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| Description: | 96 Points — Purely Domestic Wine Report. "a nose of spiced chocolate and red fruit with a subtle overlay of sticky black plum and notes of espresso. The palate entry is a beautifully sculpted blackberry and cherry accented with spicy oak. Great texture and length.". 95 Points — Robert Parker's The 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.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.". 94 Points — Connoisseurs' Guide. 93 Points — Jeb Dunnuck (formerly with Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate). Winemaker's Notes - Aaron Pott. "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.". Read More. |
| Price: | $ 115.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from The Gold Medal Wine Club
| Address: |
5330 Debbie Road Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-266-8888 |
| Telephone (regular): | 805-681-1600 |
| Fax: | 800-266-8889 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 13, 2018.
