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2019 Paraduxx Napa Valley Red Wine Cork Tree Vineyard
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Our Vineyard Series is a collection of limited-production wines that offer their own inspired variations on the innovative style of our Paraduxx red blends. As the coolest of our estate vineyards, Cork Tree yields beautifully structured and sophisticated wines that are as elegant as they are inviting. Combining the lovely red berry and floral notes of great Malbec with the dark fruit character of Cabernet Sauvignon, this alluring wine marries the best qualities of all both varietals.
James Suckling
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Blend Composition: 59% Malbec, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Notes
Bold, bright and expansive, this wine begins with luxurious aromas of blueberry, red currant, violets, sandalwood and savory dried herbs, as well as hints of baking spices and crème brûlée from French oak aging. On the palate, it displays energy and elegance with plush tannins and enlivening acidity underscoring flavors of fresh berries and juicy candied fruit that linger throughout a long, lush finish.
Production
The 2019 vintage began with a cold, wet winter followed by a cool spring, which resulted in a late budbreak. The cool, consistent weather provided abundant hangtime, ensuring ideal flavor development in the grapes. Yields for our red varieties were slightly above average, and temperate late-season weather allowed for a measured pace to harvest. Across the board, the 2019 wines are bright and balanced with smooth, elegant tannins and lush, vibrant flavors.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Cork Tree Vineyard
Acid
0.55 g/100 ml
pH
3.64
Aging
Aged 18 months in 100% French oak 60% new, 40% neutral oak
Alcohol %
13.90
James Suckling
94
