- Practicing Organic
- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot
- Au Paradis Vineyard (Oakville AVA)
- Planted in 1984 and 2007
- 40% rocky red Boomer loam of volcanic origin, 40% clay; 10% silt; and 10% sand soils
- South and southwest exposure
- 500 to 600 ft. elevation
- Hand-harvested
- Aged 18 months in 100% French oak barrels from select artisan coopers
- Bottled unfiltered
- 15.8% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Napa
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PMW-42-20 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2022-09-21
"This is a very refined and polished red, with redcurrant and spice, as well as black-pepper and flint undertones. It,s medium-bodied with refined tannins and a fresh, silky finish. All about finesse and polish. Drinkable now, but better after 2024."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-06-01
"The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis is a powerful wine, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. There's good depth to the ripe dark plum, blackberry and chocolate flavors. The aromatics aren't quite as focused as they usually are, but all things considered, this is a very good wine in a highly challenging year. About 40% of the wines were discarded, including much of the Franc, which is quite low in this vintage."
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2023-02-16
"Blended with 3% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis comes from a vineyard in Oakville near Dalla Valle, around 500-600 feet in elevation. It has a deep ruby-purple color and opens slowly to warm black plums, graphite and grilled peppers with wafts of cedar, chocolate and soy. The full-bodied palate offers plenty of freshness to support its concentrated, ripe fruit. It boasts generous, powdery tannins, alluring floral tones and a long, layered finish. Ripe yet balanced, it's approachable right now. 1,401 cases were made, and it will be released in July of 2023."