2013 Paraduxx Napa Valley Red Wine Rector Creek Vineyard - Block 5
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Combining the best qualities of Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel, this alluring blend offers aromas of herbes de Provence, Bing cherry and strawberry pie. On the palate, a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon adds to the lovely structure of this wine, while good acidity brings firmness and focus to flavors of raspberry jam, dried berries and holiday spice.
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition: 50% Cabernet Franc, 47% Zinfandel, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon; Oak: 95% French oak, 5% American oak, 60% New oak, 40% Second Vintage
Winemaker Notes
Combining the best qualities of Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel, this alluring blend offers aromas of herbes de Provence, Bing cherry and strawberry pie. On the palate, a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon adds to the lovely structure of this wine, while good acidity brings firmness and focus to flavors of raspberry jam, dried berries and holiday spice.
Production
The 2013 harvest was early, even and excellent, with all of our Estate fruit in the winery by October 10th. A warm dry spring brought an early bud break and created ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set. In the weeks after Labor Day, a moderate heat event followed by a period of perfect weather created a dream scenario for end-of-season ripening. Rain was not a factor, and for the second vintage in a row, the quality of the grapes was exceptional throughout Napa Valley
Other Notes
Released: April 2016
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Rector Creek Vineyard
Harvest Date
August 19 – 25, 2013
Sugar
26° Brix
Aging
18 months in oak
Bottling Date
June 2015
Alcohol %
14.5
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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