Reviews & Ratings

2010 Paraduxx Red Blends or Varietals "Z Blend"

Winery: Paraduxx

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Z Blend"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 63% Zinfandel, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 8% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $48

Cases produced: 13,596

KWG Score: 88.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 14, 2014

Wine Review: This dark ruby and slightly opaque colored Zinfandel focused blend opens with a boysenberry bouquet with a hint of black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a ripe blackberry and black cherry blend with notes of oak and black pepper. I also detected some black licorice in the background. The finish is dry and its tingly acidity and moderate tannins show up and last for quite a while. I would pair this fruit bomb with a messy rack of ribs. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The aromas are inviting and complex, with bright ripe raspberry and blackberry notes, deeper elements of molasses, nutmeg and caramel, and hints of vanilla, pepper and dried sage. On the palate, this wine is rich and mouthcoating with abundant blackberry jam, bramble and holiday spice flavors. The finish is long and lingering with subtle notes of vanilla, dried tobacco leaf, tarragon and chocolate-covered cherries

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