Reviews & Ratings

2007 Duckhorn Vineyards Red Blends or Varietals "Paraduxx"

Winery: Duckhorn Vineyards

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Paraduxx"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 72% Zinfandel, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, & 1% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: Canada

Price: $48

Cases produced: 17,900

KWG Score: 90 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: April 14, 2010

Wine Review: This dark red colored blend seems to be at the top of the Zin blends every vintage. This vintage of Paraduxx is no exception as it was the top scorer in its mini-blind flight. It opens with a reticent black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very well balanced, and approachable. The flavor profile is a very tasty mild black cherry and blueberry blend with notes of spice and oak. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are tingly and show nice length. This blend is very food friendly and we thought it would pair very well with pork tenderloin. Enjoy – Ken

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. Smooth entry followed by a full mid-palate with integrated nuances of fruit and oak leading to a long finish with balanced resolved tannins.

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