"A graceful expression of Cabernet, this is pure, rich and elegant, with spicy black cherry and plum flavors, lively acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2022.-J.L."
Wine Spectator's Insider (September 5th 2012), 92 pts
Go To Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
"Black garnet color. Aromas of crushed berries in chocolate genache, dried figs and dates, heather, and honey with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a peppery, elegant, long rosemary, orange zest, mulling spices, and black tea finish with chewy tannins and heavy oak. A bold and balanced, slightly herbal Cabernet Sauvignon for steaks now or after a cellaring."
- Beverage testing Institute (August 13th 2018), 93 pts
Go To Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
"Silky, structured and subdued, this wine shines in black pepper, leather and tobacco, with a dash of underlying dark chocolate. More savory than fruit forward, it has lively acidity and integrated oak and plenty of structure for aging. Enjoy best 2020 through 2023. - Virginie Boone"
- Wine Enthusiast (November 1st 2018), 95 pts & Cellar Selection
Go To Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
- Beverage testing Institute (August 13th 2018), 91 pts
Go To Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
"Smooth, youthful and concentrated, this wine offers earthy graphite and tobacco around a midpalate of well-developed, lively acidity and fresh black fruit. Tenacious in oak and tannin, it needs time to develop further; enjoy best 2024–2029. - Virginie Boone"
- Wine Enthusiast (November 1st 2018), 94 pts & Cellar Selection
Go To Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
"Owned and managed by the Harris family, Paradigm winery produced its first vintage in 1991 in Oakville with winemaker Heidi Barrett. A self-contained winery estate with 50 acres of vineyards, Paradigm maintains a hands-on approach to all winemaking and vineyard operations. The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon consists of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 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. The total production for this vintage was 5,544 bottles. - Dave Allen, Stephen Brook & Terry Kandylis"
- Decanter Magazine (September 17th 2019), 95 pts
"Pretty cassis and blackberry fruits as well as notes of cedar pencil, spicy oak, and tobacco emerge from the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville. Medium-bodied, it has a balanced, elegant texture, moderate tannins, and a good finish. It's a complex, classy wine to enjoy over the coming decade or more. This is a classic, workhorse styled Cabernet from winemaker Heidi Barrett with lots to love. The blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, all aged 20 months in French oak."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2021), 90 pts
