2017 Blackbird Paramour
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Based on 56% Cabernet Franc, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Merlot, the 2017 Paramour Proprietary Red offers a big, ripe style that carries loads of blue and black fruits, ground herbs, chocolate, and earthy nuances. This rich, chewy, full-bodied effort doesn't bring much elegance, yet it sure packs terrific fruit and texture. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2017 Paramour is bursting at the seams with super-ripe red fruit, red plum, spice, tobacco, menthol, licorice and cedar. Pliant and inviting, with tons of sheer lusciousness and exotic ripeness, the 2017 is flat-out delicious. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften the tannins.
The Paramour, Blackbird's Cabernet Franc-based wine, is once again terrific in 2017. The high percentage of Franc that lies at the core of this blend really seems to give the flavors aromatic lift and intensity. Super-ripe red cherry, plum, pomegranate and sweet spice meld together in this unctuous, inviting wine from Blackbird.