Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Floral and aromatic. Tart red cherries, exotic spices, hints of earth, lingering finish. — 7 years ago

Sebastian Koncurat

9.3

If making a 'Condrieu' good looking Viognier was a paradigm in California 15 years ago, Ranchero has made the dream became truth..Ripe apricot and peach notes along with wild flowers notes. The use of oak and not evident at first sip. This is a great white to explore, sit down and have a holiday meal.. — 8 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.5

My favorite N&N wine, hands down. Oak nose with mature blackberry. But the neatest thing about this: the nose has THE true expression of Oakville dirt. Got to smell the dirt at Paradigm and the nose of this wine ALWAYS takes me back to Oakville. Sweeter, dense blackberry fruit with a hint of vanilla and almost a purple note. Middle expresses the notes of the Oakville dirt. Lavender. Finished with nice, expressive notes of Oaked blackberry and POWER. For the heat they take among some winos, the one thing that cannot be denied is that they make consistently very good wine. — 8 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Good wine in a great place right now! Great density. Tasted the 10, 11, and the 12 with Ms Cakebread in our recent trip. I think she was surprised we didn't like the 12. Parker gave this one a 93, which I shockingly agree with. I think this wine has incredible depth and density, but it was ready to go at pop and pour without any decanting needed. I don't think this is too age worthy, which is shocking given its AVA. FWIW, it seems Crocker&Starr and Paradigm Francs are just better "built." Still this is a indisputably good wine with great acidity, fruit core, tannin, and finish. More on Cellartracker. — 8 years ago

Justin Crow

Cellar Door Manager Montalto

9.2

Raspberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and earthiness. A wine that proves just how much cool-climate Shiraz can offer. Echoes of St. Joseph. — 9 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Dry and oaky! 33% new oak 67% old oak, fermented bone dry. Ok structure but needs more fruit for the amount of oak. — 10 years ago

Eric Guido

9.7

Stunning, simply put. An exotic display of intense ripe fruit offset by earth and forest floor. Classic, yet delectable all the same. Is this the new paradigm for Brunello? Will it mature like other vintages? I can't say, but I will tell you that this is absolutely gorgeous tonight. — 10 years ago

Nicholas Livingston

9.6

Delightful Dry Creek Zinfandel for a chilled dreich day -poised beyond new world standards with length and complexity to beguiled even the claret obsessed. Never thought you would find a Zin outside the jammy paradigm? Here's a sophisticate that doesn't take life too seriously but beguiles with depth and breadth. A champion among Zinfandels at this age (2011) from a 375ml format. — 10 years ago

Austin Blackwell

8.9

Very fruit forward. Black cherry, boysenberry, blackberry, mocha, and spice. Good finish and lush mouthfeel but I will admit this followed up a 2009 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon I drank. Ouch!! — 11 years ago

James Casey

9.4

Sans souffre. Paradigm. — 11 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.7

Great way to celebrate the 4th of July. What are you guys drinking today?
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2010 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon
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Oakville, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, USA
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Tasting Note:
Received a three hour decant and tasted blind. Deep and dark purplish ruby red. Layered nose with anise, cassis, cherries and rich undertone of black fruits as well. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. A light touch of heat on the palate but not overwhelming. Rich and lush palate with dark spices, blackberries, blue fruits, cinnamon and some dark cocoa. Long and lingering finish. A real treat to finally try a bottle! Drink till 2030.
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One of the most prestigious wineries in the world, started by Jean Phillips in 1986 when she purchased a vineyard in Oakville that was cultivated by Ren Harris of Paradigm Winery. Now the estate is owned by Stan Kroenke who purchased the estate in 2006 with Charles Banks. This vintage was produced by Andy Erickson with Nick Gislason as his assistant winemaker. Made up of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. Aged for alomst 24 months in 65% new French oak. Only 610 cases produced.
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Rating: 97 Points
Price: $$$$$$ - Retails on the secondary market for a minimum of $3,500.00. Release price from the estate was $750.00.
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— 7 years ago

with Sean and India

Clement Leroux

8.9

A hint of Alsace in Victoria ! — 8 years ago

with Gabriella

Geno Tomko

10

Tasted with Gianfranco Soldera @ Case Basse. A paradigm changing visit. I can say this with confidence, no other winemaker on the planet has their finger on the pulse like Gianfranco. A man who is 1000% invested in his land that produces profound sangiovese. — 9 years ago

Larry Frierson

9.7

Paradigm La Tache. Focused and pure. Best bottle from the case I bought. 5 more bottles. No rush — 9 years ago

with Conrad

Paul Krzych

9.0

Exceptional paradigm of a 2005 Bordeaux. Luscious with berries and tempered by anise. Tanins have nicely mellowed. — 10 years ago

Richard Shin

9.0

Elegant and great balance. Seems like a paradigm for good simple burgundy. — 10 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.1

Enjoyed at Dawn Dickinson's home, poured by Mr. Ren Harris of Paradigm — 10 years ago

Michael Brown

9.0

Enjoying a great Pinot from Down Under... #aussierules — 10 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

8.9

Like most wines in today's line-up: marred by alcohol...
Loved the aromatics, quite evolved already... — 11 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.1

From one of Greece's most iconic producers, this wine is a stunning, lengthy and concentrated expression of Assyrtiko. Salty and mineral - it tastes of iodine, lime pith, fresh green apple, green olive skin and crushed stones, yet the addition of Athiri gives the wine a softness and lift. Completely transportive to the Aegean, the paradigm of an island wine. 75% Assyrtiko, 25% Athiri. — 7 years ago

Michael Mirmak

8.9

Also spicy but less full - initially complex and quite smooth but with little aftertaste. — 8 years ago

with Genna

Rob Brobst III

9.1

Fresh spring scents of berries and crisp acidity. Well done. — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.1

50/50 Merlot - Petit Verdot. — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.1

Have to think of Mark Stull every time you pop a bottle of Chappellet! Unfortunately it didn't stand up to the Paradigm last night. Decent nose, plenty of fruit, but either needs some age or some more refining. I enjoyed it, but better cabs at this price point. — 9 years ago

with Brooke

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.2

Paradigm shift! Orange + oak! — 9 years ago

Collin Moody

9.3

Paradigm of Beaujolais this old aging well. Concentrated, dark fruits, plenty of structure to carry longer and had a lot to say. — 10 years ago

with Nelson

Michael Horkay

9.0

Here is another paradigm in wine from Greece that over delivers on value. Don't be fooled though there is bright acidity that lifts any dish. — 10 years ago

Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.3

A paradigm shift for what you "think" Albarino is. — 10 years ago

Paulo Cardoso

9.1

odd tempranillo in a very good way... difficult vintage but still the quality shows. silky finishing, perhaps less powerful compared to other vintages but an elegance that is a paradigm for great wines. — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.5

ABCPS - always be connecting paradigm shifts! Stunner, so sharp and pristine. Martin is blessed by the Patron Saint! — 11 years ago