Blackbird Vineyards

Paramour Red Bordeaux Blend

9.314 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Robert McCall

Peaks and valleys of varying levels of complexity. Dark fruit, rocks, pie spice, furry teeth, and a linear acidity. Lingering finish. This is a baby and I can only imagine how good this'll be when it hits manhood.

Peaks and valleys of varying levels of complexity. Dark fruit, rocks, pie spice, furry teeth, and a linear acidity. Lingering finish. This is a baby and I can only imagine how good this'll be when it hits manhood.

2 people found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.4

What a wine! Aaron Pott knocked this one out of the park. Cab Franc- Merlot blend. Silky smooth tannins. Dark chocolate and slate.

What a wine! Aaron Pott knocked this one out of the park. Cab Franc- Merlot blend. Silky smooth tannins. Dark chocolate and slate.

May 3rd, 2016
Yohannah Burmeister

2012 Paramour - Really sexy wine in that NOT over the top style. Elegant and varietally Cab Franc with red and black fruit, sweet herbs, purple flowers, and complexity without being heavy. Well done @Aaron Pott

2012 Paramour - Really sexy wine in that NOT over the top style. Elegant and varietally Cab Franc with red and black fruit, sweet herbs, purple flowers, and complexity without being heavy. Well done @Aaron Pott

Jan 15th, 2015
Jody Scharf

Ripe plums. Dark purple color. Layered so well. Blackberries blueberries.

Ripe plums. Dark purple color. Layered so well. Blackberries blueberries.

Aug 19th, 2018
Sarah Oettel

Dark ruby with slight variation at the meniscus. Light body that presents typical of a predominantly Cab Franc blend. Nose reveals higher alcohol (suggestive of the warmer climate).

Dark ruby with slight variation at the meniscus. Light body that presents typical of a predominantly Cab Franc blend. Nose reveals higher alcohol (suggestive of the warmer climate).

May 19th, 2017
Chris Mitchell

Napa's take on a solid Pomerol. Rich dark fruit with a velvet finish. Great with some Mother's Day grilled Ribeyes.

Napa's take on a solid Pomerol. Rich dark fruit with a velvet finish. Great with some Mother's Day grilled Ribeyes.

May 8th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 8 years ago

Matt had this 8 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2016
Douglas Weinstein

Douglas had this 5 years ago

Douglas had this 5 years ago

Feb 14th, 2020
Donghyun Kim

Donghyun had this 6 years ago

Donghyun had this 6 years ago

Apr 9th, 2019
Ken Kodger

Ken had this 8 years ago

Ken had this 8 years ago

Mar 18th, 2017