2015 Proprietary Red, Paradise Hills Vineyard
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A big step up, the 2015 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. There 450 cases of this elixir and it offers tremendous cassis, white chocolate, spice and lead pencil-like aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, balanced, with integrated acidity, and remarkable purity, I suspect it will be even better with short-term cellaring and keep for 10-15 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A Bordeaux blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2015 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard sports a deep garnet-purple color and is profoundly scented of crushed blackcurrants and blackberries with fragrant menthol, tilled soil, pencil shavings and Indian spice notions. Medium to full-bodied and tightly knit at this youthful stage, it has a solid frame of ripe, fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and lively. It really needs another 2-3 years in bottle to really strut its stuff, then should drink beautifully for the next 20+ years.
A powerful, explosive wine, the 2015 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard, exudes depth and intensity. Layers of blue/purplish fruit, sweet spice, menthol and lavender are pushed forward. Succulent, juicy and exuberant, the 2015 retains quite a bit of freshness for a wine of its ripeness and size. This is a surprisingly restrained, polished wine for the vintage, with a good deal of aromatic brightness and overall lift.