Paradigm Winery
Napa Valley (California)

The Estate
Paradigm Winery is located in the Oakville District of Napa Valley just west of Highway 29 and south of the Oakville Grade. The winery is owned and managed by Ren and Marilyn Harris, winegrowers with extraordinarily deep roots in Napa Valley. Marilyn is a third generation grower in Napa Valley and Ren has been farming here since the 1960’s.
They purchased Paradigm in 1976 and began producing wine with the 1991 vintage.
They farm sustainably.
Immediate neighbors of Paradigm Winery are Harlan, Martha’s Vineyard, Dominus, an Opus Vineyard, and a Quintessa Vineyard.
They take 1/3 of their grapes and the rest are sold to Nickel & Nickel, Duckhorn, and Groth.
The annual production is limited to 5,000 cases. 
Heidi Peterson Barrett has been making our wine since the first vintage in 1991. 
The wines are made in a classic style to go with food. The Cabernet Sauvignon 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 Merlot ages for 20 months in French Oak (third new) and 14 more months in bottle before release.

“Respectable Cab, but lately the Merlot, Zin and Cab Fran have been shining even brighter – they all get the same 20-month French oak treatment; excellent values all around.”
- Anthony Dias' blue pocket guide to wine 2006

The Vineyard
In 1976, it was planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc and White Reisling, all commonly grown in Napa Valley. But the Harrises quickly confirmed that the vineyard's soil and microclimate were perfectly tuned for growing the red Bordeaux varietals that inspired their passion for wine. The vineyard is now planted to four blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon totaling 32 acres, three blocks of Merlot totaling 18 acres, 2 acres of Cabernet Franc and one acre of Zinfandel.

The Wines

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UPC code: 7 84585 00653 3
2007 Paradigm, Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 12/750ml
Made from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot,
2% Cabernet Franc, 1% 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 2007 growing season allowed for fully ripe flavorful fruit. Our cabernet has luscious black cherry and blackberry aromas with a bit of mocha, red licorice and spice. On the palate, the wine is a big round mouthful of flavor, power and elegance. Classic Paradigm flavor profile, black cherry, berry, a sweet touch of toasty french oak, silky texture, seamless with a well tiered finish. Flavors are explosive in the mouth yet the wine has such a lovely structure and great balance. One to enjoy now but will age quite nicely for twenty years. A beautiful bottle of wine.” Heidi Peterson Barrett, Winemaker


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UPC code: 7 84585 00653 3
2006 Paradigm, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml
Made from 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot,
2% Cabernet Franc.
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.
From the first smell, this wine is open and enticing. Beautiful aromas of ripe berries and toasty spicy oak. Soft and silky across the palate with classic Paradigm finesse. Flavors are of ripe black cherry, blackberry, cedar and sweet vanilla. Rich and lush in the mouth with lots of flavor and elegance. The wine is very enjoyable right now and will last 10 years or more.

National Retail Price: $60.95 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00645 8
2006 Paradigm, Merlot 12/750ml
92% Merlot - 8% Cabernet Franc.
The 2006 Paradigm Merlot has aromas of red plums, cedar and spice. It is pure in its aromas and has flavors that match. It is soft across the palate with lingering plumy fruit, light dusty tannins and a balanced lively acidity. This is a medium body Merlot, easy to drink, and will go great with many foods.
-Heidi Peterson Barrett, Winemaker

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2001 Paradigm, Merlot 12/750ml
93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
This medium garnet colored Merlot reveals ripe plum and black cherry fruit aromas. Subtle spiciness and toasty oak enhance the nose. Fleshy and soft in the mouth, the flavors match the aromas with the predominant character of plum and black cherry. This is a medium bodied, easy to drink Merlot, with soft tannins and a silky soft balance.

"The 2001 Merlot is earthier and more tannic, possibly even lighter than its older sibling. Nevertheless, I enjoyed its charm, purity, and overall balance. It should drink well for 5-7 years."
- The Wine Advocate (Dec. 2003), 87 pts

National Retail Price: $47.95 / bottle