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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Blend Composition: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Zinfandel

Winemaker Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend opens with an opulent bouquet of ripe blueberries, violet petals and fragrant bay leaf alongside hints of cracked pepper, flinty stone and warm baking spices. On the palate, it unfolds with a striking freshness, leading into a plush, full-bodied experience. Layers of rich fruit cascade seamlessly over velvety tannins, while fine oak framing adds structure and elegance. Crafted with precision and depth, this pinnacle wine is the crown jewel of the Paraduxx portfolio.

Production

The 2022 growing season began with some much-needed winter rain that provided moisture to the soils. A pleasant spring ushered an early budbreak, with some rapid cane development. In early May, there was an unusual cool spell which led to an extended bloom for our white varietals and early reds. Summer was very consistent and provided the prime growing conditions we so love here in Napa Valley, with harvest beginning on the 15th of August. This was followed by an intense heat spell at the beginning of September that resulted in great concentration of flavors. After the heat subsided, temperatures cooled, and harvest continued into early November, yielding grapes with rich, vibrant flavors and bright acidity.