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  November 22, 2020 - I was skeptical that this bottle would be notable, but it drank exceptionally well, especially considering it falls well outside the suggested drinking window.

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• Baron Slick wrote: 89 points

  January 14, 2017 - This proved to be a unique, individualistic, and very perplexing experience. Oxidized at first pour, to the point where I almost opened another bottle, its Merlot personality eventually appeared in the form of plummy black fruit, pencil lead, and singed earth aromas. Bright and lively, with a distinctive and tongue-staining mouthfeel that mysteriously turned velvety soft midway through the bottle. The oxidation never completely went away but this was solid. A very curious wine, indeed.

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• VinoServant wrote: 90 points

  April 24, 2014 - I gave this wine a 88 on day 1 and a 92 on day 2. Keep in mind I prefer wines that are not fruit forward and in your face. This wine was somewhat in my face on day 1, but on day 2 it was elegant and refined. I also believe that the wines from Paradigm have a lot going on, and have the ability to age. For example, I have a few '04 and '05 Cabernets that I don't plan on drinking for awhile. I have consumed 3 bottles of this wine, and this was by far the best....even on day 1. Wonderful dark fruit aromas with some spice and tobacco and leather elements. On day 2 the wine was smoother. Some of the spice had dissipated and the fruit and tobacco leather elements all came together to form a wonderful glass of Merlot.

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• Rick.Bennett wrote: 87 points

  February 12, 2014 - Wine is still tight after 7 years in bottle. Expected more finesse and longer finish.

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• theoz wrote: 90 points

  July 8, 2013 - Smooth elegance in a bottle.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2006
• Type Red
• Producer Paradigm
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Oakville

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• In Cellars 97 (35%)
• Consumed 179 (65%)

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