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2019 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.
James Suckling
92
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Blend Composition: 100% estate fruit - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Zinfandel
Winemaker Notes
The beautifully evocative wine displays rich, tantalizing aromas of cocoa, black tea, blueberry, violets, espresso bean and anise, as well as hints of caramelized brown sugar and vanilla from aging in French oak. On the palate, it is luxurious and concentrated, with flowing red and blue fruit flavors, floral notes and Zinfandel-driven layers of cracked black pepper, red licorice and cranberry lingering on the long, generous 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
Rector Creek Vineyard
Acid
0.55 g/100 ml
pH
3.80
Aging
Aged 18 months in 100% French oak 60% new, 40% neutral
Alcohol %
14.5
James Suckling
92
