2016 Paraduxx Napa Valley Red Wine Rector Creek Vineyard
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Our Vineyard Series is a collection of limited-production wines that offer their own inspired variations on the contemporary and innovative style of our Paraduxx red blends. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Zinfandel originates exclusively from the rocky soils of our Rector Creek Vineyard, which surrounds the Paraduxx winery.
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Zinfandel; Cooperage: 100% French oak - 60% new, 40% second vintage
Winemaker Notes
Crafted around a core of exceptional Rector Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a robust and opulent wine with a nose full of ripe cherry and strawberry aromas, as well as hints of oregano and thyme. On the palate, Cabernet-driven flavors of black currant and savory herbs mingle with bramble and holiday spice layers from the Zinfandel.
Production
2016 was an incredibly successful harvest for Paraduxx. Starting on August 15th with our Rector Creek Estate Viognier and ending on October 20th with perfectly ripened Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, the season was seamless. Overall, we harvested 15 different grape varieties from 14 different Napa Valley appellations. The growing season was filled with warm sunny days, intermittent cool weeks, and no rain events to speak of—all of which were ideal for achieving perfect ripeness with good natural acidity. Overall, there is a lovely elegance to our 2016 wines, with soft, velvety tannins and ripe, impeccably balanced berry flavors.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Rector Creek Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 20 - October 4, 2016
Sugar
25.4° Brix at harvest
Acid
0.56 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.92
Aging
18 months in barrel
Fermentation
14-21 days fermentation at 85°F
Alcohol %
14.10
Wine Enthusiast
90
