Blackbird Vineyard Red Blend Paramour Napa Valley 2017
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Blend
- 56% Cabernet Franc, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot
- Winemaker
- Aaron Pott & Kyle Mizuno
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
Taste profile
Body: Medium-plus bodied, rich mid-palate, seamless texture
Aromas & flavors: Blueberry, cedar, plum, fresh blackberry, toffee, dark chocolate
Tannins & finish: Long finish, black licorice, mellow tannins
Pairings: Braised wild boar shanks, buffalo pot roast, grilled ribeye, roasted leg of lamb, aged gouda
Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).
Sources: blackbirdvineyards.com, kenswineguide.com, api.benchmarkwine.com, jamessuckling.com, wineenthusiast.com
“The 2017 Paramour is bursting at the seams with super-ripe red fruit, red plum, spice, tobacco, menthol, licorice and cedar. Pliant and inviting, with tons of sheer lusciousness and exotic ripeness, the 2017 is flat-out delicious. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften the tannins.”
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