Kim Stanbro

9.4

There’s something special about tasting a bottle just a few feet away from its own angry twisted old vines. @Ryan Keith shared this vineyard’s history, and immediately the wine tasted different- deserving of respect. Picnic table tasting room is a perfect start to #bottlerock week. Thank you for the gift to share with friends! — 8 years ago

with Dave

Doug

9.1

Unique. Spicy pepper flavor but not too spicy. After taste is “hot” but wonderful. — 9 years ago

Steven Marshall

10

Thanksgiving 2017 at Cozy Corner Cabin in Hocking Hills, Ohio. 🦃
Brought out the heavyweights for this weekend and Paradise is an undisputed champion. 💪
Picked up last year on our Willamette Valley tour and so glad we stopped to see Dan @ Utopia.
None of his wines have disappointed. 🍷

— 9 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.7

Another serious Sam Kaplan concoction (Sam is in the photo...not the one with the snake). A Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the famous Dr. Crane, as Piedras and the Weitz Vineyards. Deep color, staining the glass (and anaconda decanter...that will never be the same) and layering the sides of the glass with beautiful, plush opaque runs. Full-bodied to almost dense, but still trademark Kaplan lushness, balance and great finish. Dark cherry fruits and more chocolate than cocoa on the tastebuds with a touch of spice on the nose. Already a stunning wine at 2014, with proper decanting. I am sure it only gets better!! — 9 years ago

with Katherine and Beth

Carl Fischer

9.5

Huge fan of Arrow & Branch overall and this vineyard designate did not disappoint. Very deep violet in the glass with aromas of berries, lead and some oak, but on the palate it is an explosion of blueberries and raspberries with a silky texture and well integrated tannins (even at this young age). A really beautiful wine and so glad I have two more to see how this develops over time. — 10 years ago

Kelly Driscoll

9.5

I usually don't like fruity reds, but here lies the exception. One of my absolute favorites. And how cool is that label? — 11 years ago

with Alan

Karl Nichols

9.2

Nose dark cherry and vanilla. Taste ripe Bing cherry with undertones of cedar and sandalwood. Really nice wine that has hardly aged over the past 10 years — 11 years ago

Howard Yang

9.0

Dark ruby to burgundy in color, smell of berries, mint, cacao, structured tannin with good balance, medium to long finish. — 11 years ago

Bob Elwell

9.7

Classic big California cab with slightly more fruit. Lots of pepper and leather. Great with smoked tri-tip. — 12 years ago

Chris Albano

9.6

This distincly dark-colored wine has jammy black fruit flavors such as blackberry & plum and finishes with notes of baking spices. — 14 years ago

Duane Mason

9.5

Great California Cab. One of the best. — 8 years ago

Justin Kubiak

9.4

Very good. Hints of pineapple and guava. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral; blackberries, blueberries dark cherries, black raspberries, caramel, mocha, vanilla, loamy soils, fresh, red florals and violets. The body is thick & full. Tannins are round and velvety. The fruit gorgeous and creamy in style. Dark currants; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, blueberries, raspberries. Mocha, medium intensity baking spices, cinnamon, vanilla, milk chocolate, loamy dry souls, violets, fresh red florals, beautiful round acidity. the structure length, tension are well executed well a balance polished finish. Photos of; the entrance to the Winery with a press on east side, Layered soil structure of their Dr. Crane Vineyard and the immaculate barrel room. — 8 years ago

Aaron Means

9.4

Dr. Crane Vineyard at a fraction of the price. This is banging!!!! Get in line, this is some good juice! — 9 years ago

Matt Trader

9.3

Outstanding wine from Blankiet. Got to spend some time here in August, and the estate looks like a small piece of Bordeaux. The estate is in Yountville, in their little corner called Paradise Hill. What you get is a Bordeaux style wine, showing Napa fruit, but not jammy rich density that Napa Cabs tend to equate to. Blended with all 5 Bordeaux varietals and usually at least 78% Cab Sauv, it shows a fragrant, floral nose with fresh pressed red berries and light gravel dust undertones. The pallet is lush and very elegant, showing ripe black plum and red apple skin, nice olive undertones, with some clove spices and a beautiful lingering finish. This is for the Bordeaux lover that wants Napa. 2013 was a successful vintage, thanks for another great wine Blankiet! #blankiet — 10 years ago

Bill Morgan

8.9

Plum and cherry with hints of vanilla smooth delicious finish — 10 years ago

with Ben

Angela Davis

9.4

Paradise Springs a Local winery to me developed a well balanced Cabernet that could compete with any Napa Cabernet that I currently have in my wine cellar. Hitting all the necessary smokey tannins and with deep hints of tobaccos and rich flavors of blackberry. Hints of oak seep through the richness of the wine as the dryness of the Cabernet leave and echo of desire to drink more. Truly a wonderfully rich wine for such a local winery. A delectable red for an everyday drink of sorts. — 10 years ago

Jordan Gianelli

9.1

Tremendous amount of oak tannins. — 11 years ago

BigCat

10

This is absolutely one of our favorite wines. Right there with the 2004 Pahlmeyer. — 11 years ago

Velma Cooper

10

Velma had this 12 years ago

Karyn Shalda

9.7

Went great with zombie bread pudding! — 14 years ago

Mike R

9.4

An amazing wine - beautiful representation of 2012 Dr Crane - what can I say but in other night it would win WOTN but not that night — 8 years ago

with Martin, David and 5 others

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Located just east of St. Helena in Napa where Conn Creek flows out of Howell Mountain. Their 26 acres of vineyards are in the heart of this 40-acre grape-growing paradise. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petit Verdot. A big wine with complex fruit and spice aromas. Juicy black berry fruits, with underlying smooth sweetness combined with smoke, spice and oak. Well structured, tannins still tight, gave in after 90 minutes, ending with earthy pepper character. Enjoyable now but let it sit in cellar. — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.7

Big bold beautiful and no wonder why Parker gave the 13 a 98 rating

Stunning luscious and will hit you like an atomic bomb without the bad side effects but instead will make you cry loudly for more

One of my sincerest recommendations ever

We be smiling all night long!! — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Deep ruby red with fine sediment. Nose is dark fruits mixed with spices herbs. A touch smoky with black pepper and a little forest floor as well. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. A bit of heat at the back of the mid palate but dissipates with some air. Layered with dark fruits, a touch spicy, and a little bit of black olives. Finish still lingers with some damp leaves and earthiness. Drink till 2020. — 9 years ago

with Sean

Jim Etherton

9.2

This seems to go with everything this summer! Lots of layers of flavor in great rosé. — 10 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.2

Sexiest wine of the night. Yowsa. Dirty, dirty dirty. Exceeded expectations. — 10 years ago

with Mitchell, David and 4 others

Nora S

9.2

This was a really nice Bordeaux style red. One of the best #VAwine I've tried. #virginia #red #blend — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Good vibrant colour. Good blend of old and new world Shiraz characteristics. Noticeable oak. Went well with lamb chops. 17. — 11 years ago

Nick Cook

9.0

A mellow Shiraz. The most drinkable Shiraz I've had. I'm loving Mr. Melton. — 13 years ago