Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Oakville Estate 2015

95 points Decanter: "This 2015 consists of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and is aged in both new and used French oak for 20 months, then aged a further 20 months in bottle before release. Charming blackcurrant nose, pure with elegant toasty oak. Fine attack, fresh and sleek, with polished tannins to give a firm but not rustic structure. Has grip, spice, complexity and balance. Classic Napa Cab. Drink: 2022-2033. Alcohol 14.7%. (Dec 2019)"

92.2 points CellarTracker community score.

Producer notes: "The 2015 vintage produced delicious concentrated wines in smaller quantity than normal. This black raspberry colored Cabernet has lovely open aromatics of black cherry, berry, and plum layered with a perfect balance of new and used French Oak. Our blend uses several blocks of Cabernet, Merlot, and Cab Franc from our Estate vineyard in Oakville. The effect is one of layered complete flavors and a delicious expression of how beautiful Oakville wine can be. Flavors match the aromas. Tannins are moderate yet add a nice chewy texture and the length goes on several seconds. This is a beautiful wine that will age surely for decades but is delish now."