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APRIL 2026

the essence of paramour

Paramour captures the elegance of Cabernet Franc, offering a timeless expression that is both refined and deeply captivating.

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Why Paramour Stands Apart

Paramour’s enduring popularity stems from its ability to bridge the familiar with the unexpected. Cabernet Franc provides the backbone; offering aromatic complexity, bright acidity, and structural integrity—while thoughtful blending and careful aging enhance its depth and polish. The result is a wine that is both approachable in its youth and increasingly captivating with age.

It’s no surprise that Paramour has become one of our best-selling wines, beloved for its consistency, sophistication, and timeless appeal.

An Invitation to Share

More than just a collection of bottles, this offering is an invitation to create a memorable experience. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, celebrating a milestone, or simply gathering with fellow wine enthusiasts, each bottle presents an opportunity to explore the nuance and elegance that define Paramour.

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MARCH 2026

The Flocktail Series: 2025 blackbird vineyards rose

Freshly bottled and hot off the press, our 2025 Blackbird Vineyards Rosé takes center stage in this refreshing, spring ready cocktail collection.

The Pink Flamingo

Find your perch, soak up the sun, and sip something pink.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz 2025 Blackbird Vineyards Rosé

  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice

  • 1 oz strawberry syrup

  • Club soda or sparkling water

  • Ice

  • Optional garnish: fresh strawberry or lemon wheel

Instructions

  1. Add the 2025 Blackbird Vineyards Rosé, fresh lemon juice, and strawberry syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Shake well until chilled.

  3. Strain into an ice-filled glass.

  4. Top with a splash of club soda or sparkling water.

  5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or lemon wheel and serve immediately. 

 
 

The Fizzing Feather

Light, bubbly, and ready to take flight.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz chilled 2025 Blackbird Vineyards Rosé

  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)

  • Fresh lemon juice

  • Splash of club soda

  • Ice

  • Optional garnish: lemon slice, fresh berries, or mint

Instructions

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.

  2. Add the rosé, elderflower liqueur, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

  3. Stir gently to combine.

  4. Top with a splash of club soda.

  5. Garnish with a lemon slice, fresh berries, or mint and serve immediately.

The Blushing Bird

A bright, bubbly spritz that’s blushing for rosé.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz 2025 Blackbird Vineyards Rosé

  • 4 oz grapefruit soda

  • Juice of ½ lime (about ½ oz)

  • Ice

  • Optional garnish: lime wheel or grapefruit slice

Instructions

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.

  2. Add the rosé and fresh lime juice.

  3. Top with grapefruit soda or grapefruit sparkling water.

  4. Stir gently to combine.

  5. Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit slice and enjoy.

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MARCH 2026

50 years after the judgement of paris: celebrating a blackbird vineyards legacy

In 1976, a blind tasting in Paris changed the course of Napa Valley history. This year, we celebrate 50 years since the Judgement of Paris, the moment that helped put Napa wines on the world stage.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris, the historic tasting that forever changed the wine world and helped establish Napa Valley as a destination for world-class wine.

When crafting Blackbird Vineyards’ first Chardonnay in 2021, winemaker Aaron Pott set out to find a vineyard that offered not only exceptional fruit, but a story deeply rooted in Napa Valley’s history. Through Napa’s close-knit wine community, Aaron connected with the owners of the historic Muir-Hanna Vineyard in the Oak Knoll AVA, a remarkable site owned by fifth-generation descendants of famed naturalist John Muir. The vineyard carries a quiet connection to one of Napa’s most iconic moments—the legacy of the Chardonnay from Chateau Montelena that triumphed at the 1976 Judgement of Paris.

Our 2021 Muir-Hanna Vineyard Chardonnay reflects the character of this extraordinary site—bright, layered, and mineral-driven with vibrant acidity. Elegant and energetic, it challenges the perception of a typical Napa Valley Chardonnay while showcasing the freshness and balance that make the Oak Knoll AVA so special.

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JANUARY 2026

Pouring Big: The Quiet Magic of Large Wine Formats

At Blackbird, large format bottles do more than pour extra wine — they set the tone. A magnum on the table signals intention. It says slow down, gather close, and let the moment unfold. Bold, celebratory, and meant to be shared, big bottles simply feel like the way our wines were meant to be enjoyed.

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Large formats aren’t just about the visual impact, though undeniably making an entrance. With more wine and less oxygen per ounce, these bottles allow wine to age more slowly and gracefully, building complexity while holding onto freshness.

That patience is especially exciting as we prepare to release our 2023 vintage large formats. These bottles have been quietly evolving in the cellar, taking their time and coming into balance. Whether you’re adding to your collection or saving one for a future celebration, they’re made for moments worth waiting for.

But the real magic happens at the table. One bottle, many glasses, passed around friends old and new. Large formats turn dinners into occasions and conversations into memories.

JUNE 2025

The Art of The Bottle: 2023 Vintage Now Resting In Glass

The final act of the 2023 vintage was completed this June: bottling. After twenty months of patient aging in French oak, our 2023 wines were transferred, by hand and heart, into bottle.

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MAY 2025

Welcoming Madison Lee as DTC Sales Director

This spring, we welcomed a new face to Blackbird Vineyards—though she’s no stranger to Napa Valley hospitality.

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APRIL 2025

Breaking Ground: A New Chapter For Blackbird

In April, we broke ground on what will soon become Blackbird’s most ambitious creative endeavor to date, our Exhibition Space.

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