2019 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon

A rich, full-bodied red wine with complex aromas of black fruit, spice, and vanilla oak, showcasing a well-balanced structure with smooth tannins, making it both enjoyable now and with aging potential.

Producer

Paradigm Winery

Region

Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2033

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Occasional wine note

We discovered Paradigm at our local wine shop here in Half Moon Bay, and have been enjoying this for several years. It's a stout Napa Cabernet that delivers well-orchestrated layers of ripe dark fruits, spice, and tannin in a powerful package representative of the Oakville sub-region from which is was produced. There is not much to be found in pro critic ratings, but it's 4.4 Vivino score and history of 90+ point ratings in previous vintages are indicative of what you should expect with the 2019.

What experts say about this wine

100

Decanter

The 2019 Paradigm is a lovely wine showcasing dark-berried fruit layered with a host of elegant spices. Its medium- to full-bodied palate is profoundly flavourful and complex. The perfumed elegance of violets and rose petals is perfectly balanced by the wine's inky dark fruit character, all supported by intricate, fine-grained, and super firm tannins. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and defined by freshness, balance, and energy. I find myself shaking my head over the lack of critical praise for these wines over the years and applaud the consumers who have locked into a spot on the mailing list at Paradigm because they are world-class wines from pedigreed vines, ageworthy, and offer just about the best QPR (quality-to-price ratio) in Napa these days.

100

pairing recommendation