2012 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (51) Avg Score: 92.0 points

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  9/9/2023 - PMJak11 Likes this wine: 94 Points

  1hr+ decant and needed much more as my last glass was the best. Red/Purple color. Chewy wine. Blue and black fruit on the nose with a hint of tobacco. Classic Napa sweetness on the palate with ample fruit and integrated oak. Medium plus finish. Quite lovely!

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  6/1/2023 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 93 Points

  From a pristinely-cellared magnum, this deep ruby blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (96%), Merlot (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%) was double-decanted, allowing three hours in decanter prior to funneling back into the cleansed bottle. It was then taken to a dinner party, where it was serially tasted over approximately two hours. Still very youthful, it remains aromatically loaded with dark bramble fruits, cassis, licorice, bittersweet chocolate and tobacco. Full-bodied, freshly acidic and proportionately oaked, it delivers flavors mirroring the aromas and stays solid on the mid-palate. The wine's 14.6% alcohol is well-integrated and the tannins are polished. Finishing long and smooth, this Cab is aging gracefully. Those holding comparably cellared magnums can expect another 10+ years of enjoyment. Drink now-2033.

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  5/13/2023 - Mr NC wrote:

  Perfect
  Top of its game

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  12/26/2022 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Drinking really well now. Big tannins have softened nicely. I will probably way 2 years before drinking the next.

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  7/7/2022 - PMJak11 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Always solid! Still reserved on the nose and palate after 10yrs. Medium plus depth. Dark fruit with hints of vanilla and oak. Surprised it faded fairly rapidly.

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