2015 Paraduxx Howell Mountain Napa Valley Red Wine
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Our Vineyard Series is a collection of limited-production wines that offer their own variations on the contemporary style of our Paraduxx red blends. While taking inspiration from the famed Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blends of Southern Australia, this wine is also shaped by its Howell Mountain origins, where high elevations, a unique climate and volcanic soils yield epic wines. The result is a wine with the bold structure and blackberry notes of mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and the rich dark fruit and white pepper character of Syrah.
Reviews
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah; Oak: 100% French Oak, 60% New Oak, 40% Second Vintage
Winemaker Notes
The nose displays effusive aromas of rich black cherry and toasted marshmallow, along with a hint of nutmeg from aging in new oak French barrels. Though bold and mouth-coating on the palate, this wine strikes a lovely balance between richness and the robust tannins that effortlessly support concentrated flavors of chocolate-covered cherries.
Production
Other than being approximately a month earlier than usual, our 2015 harvest was smooth and successful, yielding exceptional quality grapes. To allow us ample opportunities for blending, we harvested 16 different grape varieties over the course of 12 weeks. During this period, Mother Nature provided heat to speed up ripening when we needed it, and equally well-timed cooler temperatures when the vines needed a respite. The extended harvest allowed us to pick all varieties at optimal ripeness. As a result, our white grapes show lovely aromatics and varietal character, and our reds show beautiful depth and concentration.
Other Notes
Released: September 2018
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 13 - 18, 2015
Sugar
27.9° Brix
pH
3.88
Aging
18 months in oak
Alcohol %
14.5
I completed this review in exchange for compensation and free product, but all views are my own.