Winemaker Notes

Dark ruby in color with aromas of classic Cabernet Franc: Dusty blueberry and red plum. Soft light tannins with nuanced oak enhance the ripe fruit character. Medium body and length. Classic Paradigm balance. Should age well over the next 10-15 years, although quite enjoyable upon release.

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    COMMENTARY: There is a consensus amongst the wine professionals that Cabernet Franc has a very appealing and expressive character. The 2015 Paradigm Cabernet Franc is on point, and it is an excellent example of this grape variety. TASTING NOTES: This wine is full-flavored and pleasingly-textured. Its aromas and flavors of black fruits and savory spice should pair its well with a crown roast of lamb. (Tasted: September 17, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
Paradigm

Paradigm

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Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.

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Oakville

Napa Valley, California

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Home to some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley’s Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth.

The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture.

Cabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.

FBR122594_2015 Item# 513237