2009 PARAMOUR
Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine
"The 2009 Paramour offers exquisite aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and rich coffee on the nose. Detailed layers of black cherry combine with fine-grained tannin and cedar overlay. The succulent finish is round and balanced, providing persistent length of flavor. Paramour will continue to develop with time in the bottle for the next decade or more. Blackbird's 2009 vintage wines showcase grapes farmed with an ideal hang time, offering wines with bright flavors, balanced sugars, and acidity."
— Winemaker, Aaron Pott
| Blend | 61% Cabernet Franc 25% Merlot 14% Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Harvest | October 2009 |
| Release | Spring 2012 |
| Barrel Regime | 21 months in French Oak barrels - 75% new, 25% seasoned |
| pH | 3.97% |
| Total Acidity | 0.55 |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Production | 502 cases |
| Optimum Drinking | 2012 - 2025 |
| Retail Price | $125 |
The Blackbird Vineyard
| Appellation | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley |
|---|---|
| Vineyard Size | 10 Acres |
| Vines | 5,717 planted in 1997 |
| Topography | Valley Floor |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Clone | 3 |
| Root Stock | 110R |
Wine and the sensuous go hand in hand...
Paramour possesses both sensuality and commanding structure. Merlot and Cabernet Franc have a fragile but irresistible chemistry that flourishes when climate, soils and seasons align. The grapes allotted for this graceful red wine are grown in only the most auspicious conditions. Paramour reveals the passionate relationship between these two varietals and between winegrower and land.
Vintage Notes: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 
Editorial Reviews | Peer to Peer Reviews
Illustration | Contrarian | Arise | Arriviste
Taste Blackbird's wines in a revolutionary format. Featured on Oprah's O List, The "Flock Box Collection" contains a selection of four 50ml glass bottles for sampling Blackbird's Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends. Blackbird's wine samples should be savored shortly after their shipment date (typically within 6 months) to experience their true character. Acquire
