2009 Paraduxx Z Blend Napa Valley Red Wine
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Fusing the robust flavors of California’s native Zinfandel with the grandeur of Cabernet Sauvignon, Paraduxx has embraced the best of both core varietals to produce a world-class blend with a decidedly Californian personality.
Wine Profile
Awards
95 Points - Ken's Wine Guide
91 Points - California Grapevine
Production Notes
Composition
62% Zinfandel, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
Aging & Oak
80% French oak, 20% American oak
40% new
Winemaker Notes
· The aromas are complex and inviting, with lifted red fruit elements of raspberry and plum, as well as deeper bramble fruit notes and layers of vanilla, cream, nutmeg and cinnamon
· A smooth, rich entry leads to sweet plum and lingering spice notes, with hints of cedar and clove
· The wine’s lush texture is supported by resolved tannins that lead to a full, ripe 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
September 10 — October 27, 2009
Sugar
25.5° Brix
Acid
0.61 g/ml titratable acidity
PH
3.77
Aging
16 months in oak
Bottling Date
June 2011
Alcohol %
14.5%
Connoisseurs' Guide
90
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