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Paradigm 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

Scientifically speaking… a “Paradigm” is by definition… a pattern for perfection. Judging from Risqué and LUSHES’s taste buds reaction, Paradigm’s 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (90% Cabernet, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc) is close to the véritable vérité! Risqué adores almost everything with alcohol in it (including his men!), but rarely is he so overwhelmingly impressed by a bouteille de vin fin.

Rich, almost purple sparkling red with beautiful raspberry rim colors suffuse this liquid which exudes warm ripe bountiful summer fruits… ripe plum, honeyed black fig, plump black cherries, layered with caramelized smoky toasted oak and rich spice. The mouth is intensely permeated with ripe rounded fruit… dark plum and dark cherries, swirling with tannic black pekoe tea and hints of pipe tobacco. The liquid is silken and just beginning to display a dimensioned minerality through the lengthy dry finish. This bit of “perfection” will only grow increasingly sophisticated through the next 10 years.

The Season temps are hotter than Paul Newman in “The Long Hot Summer” and that usually provides more opportunities for Risqué’s enjoyment of lighter more refreshing wine offerings. However, Risqué has shifted his paradigm into high gear… and is planning to consume more Paradigm 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon in spite of the Season!!! Damn the Utility Bills… turn down the AC!

Alcohol 14.5% ($62)

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