2023 Paraduxx Proprietary Napa Valley White Wine
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The only winery devoted to stylish Napa Valley blends, Paraduxx offers bold and expressive wines to satisfy the modern palate. Building on the tradition of artful blending, from time to time we craft wines spotlighting different styles and varietals. This limited-production bottling balances Viognier’s floral aromatics and ripe fruit flavors with Chardonnay’s tropical richness.
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Blend Composition: 65% Viognier, 31% Chardonnay, 4% Marsanne; Some Chardonnay was fermented and aged in a new Quintessence Hydro Pure Puncheon.
Winemaker Notes
A harmonious blend that captures the essence of Napa Valley, this white wine captivates with floral aromas intertwined with notes of nectarine and slate – all underscored by a subtle waxy tone from the addition of Marsanne. The palate is rich, offering a delightful melody of honeyed fruits, Meyer lemon and grapefruit. Its layered mid-palate is perfectly balanced by a refreshingly acidic pop that leads to a refined mineral finish.
Production
In 2023, heavy winter and spring rains delayed budbreak and set the stage for one of the latest vintages in decades. Cooler spring temperatures led to an extended flowering period with our team applying post-veraison thinning to achieve a balanced crop. As the season progressed, temperatures remained below average, which provided additional hangtime but required extra patience. Our patience paid off, with 2023 offering one of our most unique and rewarding vintages to date! With no significant heat events, the grapes were able to ripen beautifully. Harvest concluded on November 9th with Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll and Howell Mountain. Our 2023 whites are crisp, with ideal flavor development and bright acids, and the reds are pure, supple and balanced, with vibrant acidity, fresh flavors, and intense colors.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
White Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Acid
0.56 g/100 ml
pH
3.53
Aging
Aged nine months in 25% concrete egg, 20% stainless steel, 55% French oak
Residual Sugar
.05 g/100 ml
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Enthusiast
90
