2011 Paraduxx Z Blend Napa Valley Red Wine
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Fusing the robust flavors of California’s native Zinfandel with the grandeur of Cabernet Sauvignon, Paraduxx has embraced the best of both core varietals to produce a world-class blend with a decidedly Californian personality.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition
67% Zinfandel, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Winemaker Notes
This seamless blend offers a heady mix of blueberry and cherry aromas, underscored by layers of vanilla, clove, molasses, black pepper and lavender. On the palate, it is velvety and round with lush and lingering berry and cherry flavors supported by well-integrated tannins. Balanced acidity adds brightness and lift of brambly fruit, which carries through to a long, satisfying finish.
Production
2011 was one of the coolest growing seasons in memory. To counteract uneven vine growth, we did meticulous green thinning, gently opened up the canopy to expose the fruit, were judicious in our picking schedule and sorted meticulously both in the vineyards and winery. Due to our quality adjustments the remainder of our fruit fared well despite the October rains. Warm up-valley locations like Oakville, Rutherford, St, Helena and Calistoga were particularly successful, and overall the resulting wines are pure and elegant
Other Notes
Released: February 2014
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 1 — October 31, 2011
Sugar
25° Brix
Acid
0.59 g/ml titratable acidity
pH
3.77
Aging
16 months in oak; 75% French oak, 25% American oak 40% new
Bottling Date
May 2013
Alcohol %
14.5
