This is a big, ripe, beautiful wine from what has proven to be a very consistent vineyard estate. Fully ripe fruit aromas remind me of summertime. Plum, fig, berry and spice all come together in the nose leading you to flavors that match. Nice purity of fruit with a round, silky, rich mouthfeel. The tannins are very soft and lightly add a mouth-coating texture and structure to the wine. Very tasty cab from a great vintage.
                          -Heidi Peterson Barrett, Winemaker

The 2004 Paradigm Cabernet Franc is black cherry in color with aromas of toasty French oak, ripe blueberry and black currants. This wine is classically and distinctively Cab Franc, with a full mouthfeel and an edgy, firm structure. The wine shows lovely length, which is hard to achieve in Cab Franc, thanks to a tiny bit of Cabernet Sauvignon that we blend in exactly for that purpose. We recommend enjoying this limited release with a platter of barbequed ribs!
                          -Heidi Peterson Barrett, Winemaker

(95% Cabernet Franc – 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) Total Production: 104 cases

Our 2005 Zinfandel has aromas of vanilla, sour cherry, rhubarb pie and spice. In the mouth, it is very bright with lively acidity and juicy cherry flavors. This is a brighter style Zinfandel lending itself well to lighter fare. An easy-going summer sipper to be enjoyed over the next 3 to 5 years.

                          -Heidi Peterson Barrett, Winemaker

(88% Zinfandel / 12% Cabernet Franc)
Total Production: 230 cases

Our 2004 Merlot shows ripe fruit, good depth and concentration, and overall balance. This big Merlot is wide open with aromas of black plums and nutmeg spice. Careful use of oak contributes sweet toasty notes layered amongst the bright fruit character for accent only. In the mouth, this wine is super lush, round, and mouth-filling. A classic hearty red wine that will complement a wide array of grilled meats.
                          -Heidi Peterson Barrett, Winemaker

(93% Merlot - 7% Cabernet Sauvignon)

Total Production: 840 cases

90 Points - The Wine Spectator