Paradigm

Estate Bottled Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.312 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Andy Wigginton

At 17 years this wine had great structure and was holding perfectly. Great showing for one of the great Napa Cab vintages. This is my happy face ;-)

At 17 years this wine had great structure and was holding perfectly. Great showing for one of the great Napa Cab vintages. This is my happy face ;-)

Dec 31st, 2014
Daniel McCullough

Sommelier/Wine Director Oenotri

9.0

Full of fruits but other elements arriving to the party

Full of fruits but other elements arriving to the party

Mar 21st, 2014
Dean Bernal Sr.

1997 Paradigm Estate Cab. Well worth the wait for this 21 year old beauty. Bold, inky, cloud-covered appearance (similar to that of Rivers Marie Pinot). I won’t wait another 21 years to drink the next bottle. 💓 Took my time with the decant and the fruit showed it’s appreciation through an immense 1st sip. Reminiscent of anticipation and desire of a 1st kiss. Breathe deep... move slowly... come a little closer.

1997 Paradigm Estate Cab. Well worth the wait for this 21 year old beauty. Bold, inky, cloud-covered appearance (similar to that of Rivers Marie Pinot). I won’t wait another 21 years to drink the next bottle. 💓 Took my time with the decant and the fruit showed it’s appreciation through an immense 1st sip. Reminiscent of anticipation and desire of a 1st kiss. Breathe deep... move slowly... come a little closer.

Sep 12th, 2018
Steve Wilson

So many 1997s are showing major fatigue or are just gone. This was fantastic. Still posses delicious black fruits, ripe tannins, elegant barrel spice. A little sniff of age. Stored in climatized wine cellar since release. So damn good!

So many 1997s are showing major fatigue or are just gone. This was fantastic. Still posses delicious black fruits, ripe tannins, elegant barrel spice. A little sniff of age. Stored in climatized wine cellar since release. So damn good!

Dec 14th, 2017
P Plusquellec

From 3L magnum at Paradigm party

From 3L magnum at Paradigm party

Jun 10th, 2017
Peggy Hadley

1997. Got better after it sat awhile.

1997. Got better after it sat awhile.

Dec 31st, 2015
Brendan OConnell

Very good. Holding up well - layered and elegant.

Very good. Holding up well - layered and elegant.

Dec 25th, 2015
Patty Hsu

Sales Plumpjack, Relic Wines

8.7

Patty had this 10 years ago

Patty had this 10 years ago

Sep 7th, 2014
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.2

James had this 11 years ago

James had this 11 years ago

Mar 30th, 2014
Stephanie Martirani

Stephanie had this 10 years ago

Stephanie had this 10 years ago

Mar 13th, 2015