Made from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Barrel aged for 20 months in French oak (only about a third of that is new oak) and for 20 more months in bottle before release.
The highly touted 2009 vintage produced big, lush, fully ripe wines that are well balanced and worthy of aging. Our '09 Paradigm Cab has dark garnet color with a black cherry, berry, and cedar aroma. While big, ripe and rich, the wine shows power and a silky, smooth texture. Tannins are structural and should help this wine last several decades. Flavors are layered from this Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot blend. Explosive, ripe fruit flavors marry with toasty French oak, moderate textural tannins, and good length. It is destined to be a classic vintage.