Paraduxx Proprietary Red 2013
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Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 10% Zinfandel, 4% Petit Verdot
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Robust and energetic, the 2013 Paraduxx Proprietary Red showcases the lavishness of Napa Valley red wines. Over the last decade, Paraduxx has emerged as one of the top producers of this area's red blends. This wine exhibits an abundance of black fruit flavors, a touch of oak, and a satiny feel on the palate. Its lively finish invites a pairing with grilled pork or beef. Drinks well now. (Tasted: June 15, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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James Suckling
Blackcurrant and blueberry aromas with hints of cigar box follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Subtle and very drinkable. Why wait?
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Since being founded in 1994, Paraduxx has earned acclaim as the only California winery solely devoted to Napa Valley blends. Our Winemaker creates visionary blends that capture the essence of their Napa Valley terroir—wines that are ripe, robust and compelling, but that are also impeccably balanced. To achieve this, Paraduxx combines consummate Napa Valley viticulture with a creative approach to winemaking and blending. The wines in the Paraduxx portfolio are made in a state-of-the art winery that was unveiled in 2005, and have established a reputation for stylishly bold, expressive wines with food-friendly sophistication.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.