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2012 Paraduxx Proprietary Napa Valley Red Wine
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From the only winery devoted to stylish Napa Valley blends, the Paraduxx Proprietary Red Wine is a bold and expressive blend crafted to satisfy the modern palate. It has rich, full fruit flavors and soft, elegant tannins.
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Zinfandel, 3% Petit Verdot; Oak: 40% New Oak, 60% Second Vintage
Winemaker Notes
The nose offers enticing layers of spicy brambleberry, as well as hints of ripe blackberry and oak-inspired vanilla cream. Ripe red-fruited raspberry notes dominate the palate of this lovely blend, underscored by deeper layers of blueberry and spice. Beautifully balanced tannins carry the flavors through to a long, satisfying finish.
Production
2012 offered near-perfect growing conditions. Warm weather during bloom allowed the vines to set a large crop with increased yields were the result of more berries, not larger berries. Slightly cooler-than-average post-veraison weather, and a lack of any heat events allowed for greatly extended hang time. Harvest was 2-3 weeks later than average, and the grapes arrived at the winery in pristine condition.
Other Notes
Released: February 2015
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 25 — October 31, 2012
Sugar
26° Brix
Aging
16 months in oak
Bottling Date
July 2014
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Review Online
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Elwna
(May 6, 2016 at 7:42 PM)
One of the best wines that I ever had!
STEPHEN LASZLO
(Jan 27, 2017 at 9:21 PM)
Was very impressed with this vintage. A must.