Reviews
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc (á la a St.-Emilion), the gorgeous 2012 Proprietary Red Paramour offers up notes of Christmas fruitcake, forest floor, mulberries, black cherries and currants. Full-bodied and beautifully fruity without a lot of weight, this is a beautiful example of a complex wine to drink over the next 10-12 years." - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Oct 2014) 93+ Points - Antonio Galloni: "The Cabernet Franc-based 2012 Paramour is laced with espresso, tobacco, smoke, licorice, incense and sweet herbs. Dense, compact yet also endowed with serious implosive energy, the Paramour is one of the most reticent wines of this generally much more open vintage. Even with quite a bit of Merlot in the blend, the 2012 boasts considerable structure." - Antonio Galloni (September 2010) 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Another fine proprietary red blend from this producer, this one holds a majority of Cabernet Franc with a sizable proportion of Merlot and smidgen of Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Aaron Pott makes a statement in caramel and dark chocolate at the entry, followed by a structured, juicy and brooding palate of well-integrated tannins and firm, earthy red fruit." - Virginie Boone (8/1/2015) 92 Points - James Suckling: "A soft and fruity red with blackberry, blueberry and spice character. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold." - (July 28th, 2015) 91 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine: "This trim and focused version leads with dusty cedar and dried herb scents, with dark berry, mocha, licorice and spice notes, supported by fine-grained tannins and ending with a tapered finish. Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 840 cases made." – JL (Jun 15, 2015) |