Paradigm Napa Valley Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
For a midweek grilled steak dinner we pulled from the cellar this aged 1994 vintage Napa Cabernet from Paradigm Winery in Oakville.
At 24 years of age, this was showing remarkably well showing no signs of diminution. This may be at its apex of drinkability and will no doubt not improve with further aging. But there should be no rush to consume these either. We acquired a case of this wine upon release and the remaining bottles are in perfect condition with corks and fill levels still being optimal. This is further reinforcement of our cellar conditions being ideal for long term aging of suitable wines.
We acquired this case when we visited the winery and met producers Ren and Marilyn Harris during Napa Wine Experience back in 1999.
Today, Paradigm is crafted by legendary winemaker Heidi Barrett. Below are her notes on the most recent 2013 release which resembles this vintage release. Note her comments on this label being age worthy. Tonight's tasting is further testimony to that claim.
Winemaker, Heidi Barrett's Notes for the most recent release:
"Another great vintage with the 2013 for Napa Valley Cab! Dark ruby red
color with aromas of sweet, toasty oak, cedar, ripe black cherry,
currants and spice. Absolutely delicious across the palate. Flavors are
big and mouth coating yet so well balanced and silky across the palate.
Dense chewy refined tannins in the mid palate with great length and
persistent flavors. This is a beauty that will be delicious at release
but is also age worthy. Enjoy!"
Tonight was consistent with my last tasting of this vintage label date back to 8/30/2009 when I posed this. "Dark inky color. forward fruit flavors of black cherry, with a bit with earth and leather emerging over the subtle currant, ripe plum, cedar and a hint of anise on a moderate finish. RM - 89 Points"
I would give it 91 points at this stage as it is showing quite nicely.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=5051
http://paradigmwinery.com/
For a midweek grilled steak dinner we pulled from the cellar this aged 1994 vintage Napa Cabernet from Paradigm Winery in Oakville.
At 24 years of age, this was showing remarkably well showing no signs of diminution. This may be at its apex of drinkability and will no doubt not improve with further aging. But there should be no rush to consume these either. We acquired a case of this wine upon release and the remaining bottles are in perfect condition with corks and fill levels still being optimal. This is further reinforcement of our cellar conditions being ideal for long term aging of suitable wines.
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| R&L and friend Liat with Producer Ren Harris back in 1999 |
Today, Paradigm is crafted by legendary winemaker Heidi Barrett. Below are her notes on the most recent 2013 release which resembles this vintage release. Note her comments on this label being age worthy. Tonight's tasting is further testimony to that claim.
Winemaker, Heidi Barrett's Notes for the most recent release:
"Another great vintage with the 2013 for Napa Valley Cab! Dark ruby red
color with aromas of sweet, toasty oak, cedar, ripe black cherry,
currants and spice. Absolutely delicious across the palate. Flavors are
big and mouth coating yet so well balanced and silky across the palate.
Dense chewy refined tannins in the mid palate with great length and
persistent flavors. This is a beauty that will be delicious at release
but is also age worthy. Enjoy!"
Tonight was consistent with my last tasting of this vintage label date back to 8/30/2009 when I posed this. "Dark inky color. forward fruit flavors of black cherry, with a bit with earth and leather emerging over the subtle currant, ripe plum, cedar and a hint of anise on a moderate finish. RM - 89 Points"
I would give it 91 points at this stage as it is showing quite nicely.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=5051
http://paradigmwinery.com/
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