92
points
Paradigm 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
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$53
Pretty much a copy of last year, maybe a tad less opulent, this is a soft, balanced Cabernet that shows off Oakville’s supreme ability to ripen fruit and tannins. It’s a gentle, thoroughly dry wine, rich in black currant, cherry and mocha flavors, with a nice cut of acidity. Best in its youth, but should hold for 10 years.
— S.H.
(7/1/2006)
91
points
Paradigm 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
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$53
Made by Heidi Barrett, a gracefully soft, impressively balanced wine, with ripe, almost sweet cassis, cherry and cocoa flavors. Sure is easy to drink, but also has the structural harmony to hang in there for up to 10 years.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)