2007 Paraduxx Napa Valley Red Wine
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Smooth entry followed by a full mid-palate with integrated nuances of fruit and oak leading to a long finish with balanced resolved tannins
Connoisseurs' Guide
90
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition
72% Zinfandel, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Aging & Oak
60% French oak, 40% American oak
50% new, 50% second vintage
Winemaker Notes
· Dark, deep, vibrant red color
· Aromas of raspberry, cherry, cedar, spice, caramelized brown sugar, and sweet oak accented by a hint of white pepper
· Dark cherry and raspberry flavors mingle with rich, compelling layers of blueberry, cedar and molasses
Production
· An unusually dry growing season with rainfall totals that were 50 percent below average
· Cool, even weather produced a long harvest spread out over several months
· The relaxed pace allowed picking in multiple passes, ensuring ideal ripeness and flavor development
Other Notes
Released: February 2010
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2007
Varietal
Red Blend
Harvest Date
August 31 — October 31, 2007
Sugar
26.7° Brix
Acid
0.56 g/ml titratable acidity
pH
3.75
Bottling Date
May 2009
Alcohol %
14.5
Connoisseurs' Guide
90
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Standard Bottle
750ml
5 - 5oz Glasses
Serves 2-4
Magnum
1.5 Liters
2 Standard Bottles
Serves 4-5
Double Magnum or Jeroboam
3 Liters
4 Standard Bottles
Serves 6-8
Imperial
6 Liters
8 Standard Bottles
Serves 12-16