2009 Paraduxx Howell Mountain Napa Valley Red Wine
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Formerly known as our Postmark Howell Mountain Napa Valley Red Wine, this is the evolution of the series.
Limited quantities available! This offering is a blend of Zinfandel paired with Cabernet Sauvignon that originates exclusively from the Howell Mountain appellation. The region’s 1,800-foot elevation, unique climate and volcanic soils are the key to producing bold, intense wines.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition
72% Zinfandel, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging & Oak
16 months in oak
100% French oak
60% new
Winemaker Notes
· Overflowing with Howell Mountain aromatics highlighting dark brambly fruit, wild berry pie notes, ripe blackberry and plum aromas, as well as sweet cedar, dark chocolate, tarragon, nutmeg and coffee
· On the palate, this beautifully balanced wine offers a rich, ripe entry, with a firm, yet approachable structure
· Flavors of chocolate, sweet cedar, clove, cinnamon and tobacco mingle in the complex mid-palate and carry through to a long, satisfying finish
Production
· 2009 presented certain challenges—from early shatter to late-season rain
· We responded with site-specific techniques that included aggressive leafing, an early thinning protocol and a heavy field sort to select only the most desirable grapes
· Attention to detail in the vineyards, and during harvest and sorting, yielded high quality fruit
Other Notes
Released: February 2012
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 5 — October 23, 2009
Sugar
25.5° Brix
Acid
0.58 g/ml titratable acidity
PH
3.96
Aging
16 months in oak
Bottling Date
June 2011
Alcohol %
14.5%
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