Blackbird Vineyards Paramour Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2014

Professional Ratings

• 95 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.
• 95 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)