2002 Origin-Napa Paramount Napa Valley
Vineyard: Origin-Napa
Price: $66.99- $2002.00
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California
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Drink By 2013
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Our premier red wine, Paramount represents the gorgeous heart of our heritage vineyards. Only select rows are allocated to produce Paramount. "Each vine aspires to be part of Paramount, but only some of them can be." Deep in color, aroma and flavor, this 2002 offering exudes a rich fragrant nose of blackberry, dark cherry, cola and vanilla overlaid with char and grilled meats. Full and round on the palate, the fruit 'sweetness' is balanced by measured acidity and structured tannins. The powerfu...
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 120, May/June 2005. ($65; 50% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 15% cabernet franc) Fresh red-ruby. Black raspberry and roasted coffee on the nose. Supple, sweet flavors of red berries and red cherry, with a hint of roasted torrefaction. A solid spine of acidity gives this wine a light touch. Finishes sweet, firmly tannic and persistent, oaky but not dry, with lovely subtle fruit.
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/15/05.
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>