2008 Paradigm Cabernet Franc

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  5/3/2020 - EastBayPhil Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Fantastic. Was concerned that we waited to long to pull the cork on this one, and as the cork was soft and slightly degraded 3/4 of the way down (wishing I had used the Ah-so) I thought it would be over the hill. Gently decanted; poured out first glass and was surprised at how open and fresh it was. Bouquet and aromatic profile were very engaging and correct for the varietal. Opened up nicely during dinner; light to medium bodied on palate, showing some notes of maturity but primary fruit characteristics were still dominant. Threw some light/fine sediment; alcohol is mild at an indicated 13.5%; very enjoyable.

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  8/28/2016 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Pretty good and showing a little mint/herbal/eucalyptus aroma now this one is really probably ready to drink now. Not too dark and viscous (the way I prefer Cab Franc) and still showing a little cherry fruit as well. Definitely some toast and coffee to it in the mid palate and finish.

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  12/6/2015 - Blackwa wrote: 89 Points

  Tapped through a Coravin. Very muted but opened up over time and had some earth and very dark fruits. Medium bodied. I will let it sit a while longer.

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  11/12/2013 - Vino911 wrote: flawed

  Tart and sour. Based on previous tastings, there was something wrong with this bottle. Too bad.

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  11/9/2013 - kevinacohn wrote:

  Wow, what was I drinking? My experience doesn't line up with the previous tasting notes at all. I tasted a closed, over-oaked, high-alcohol wine that had no character whatsoever. I think I was entirely off my game at this point--this was drunk after a long day of tasting--and since my prior experience with Paradigm has been positive I'll put this on me (instead of the wine) and say that it deserves another try when I get the opportunity. NOT RATED.

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