Paraduxx
2010 Red Wine
"Rector Creek Vineyard"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 37
Vintage: 2010
Paraduxx
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Since 1994, Paraduxx has earned acclaim for its devotion to contemporary Napa Valley blends. We create wines that capture the essence of their Napa Valley terroir—blends that are ripe and robust, yet impeccably balanced. As a winery, our pioneering, early blends focused on fusing the richness and grandeur of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with the lush, enticing red fruit and spice of great Zinfandel.
For Premiere Napa Valley, we offer the ultimate expression of this benchmark blend. Crafted around a core of the finest Cabernet from our acclaimed Rector Creek Vineyard (home to our winery), this blend gains depth and dimension through the addition of Zinfandel, resulting in a wine that strikes an artful and harmonious balance between power and complexity.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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David Marchesi
Winemaker, Paraduxx
Don's experience include's Napa Valley's Trefethen Family Vineyards, where Don was the enologist. Working with Trefethen's Bordeaux varieties, Don developed a barrel-by-barrel approach to blending. Don further refined his approach to blending when he became the assistant winemaker at Francis Coppola Winery, in 2008, where he supervised winemaking activities at multiple facilities. Then in 2011, Don joined Duckhorn Wine Company as the associate winemaker for Sonoma County, overseeing Decoy. In 2014, in recognition of his skill as a winemaker, and his masterful blending ability, Don was named the winemaker for Paraduxx.
Country born: United States
Education: Don gained an international perspective on winemaking by earning his wine science degree from Australia's Charles Sturt University- one of the world's most respected viticulture and enology schools. At Charles Sturt, Don was selected for the prestigious assistant research winemaker position at Australia's National Wine and Grape Industry Center, where he honed his skills with multiple grape varieties.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
As the winemaker for Paraduxx, Don LaBorde is committed to the idea that the Napa Valley is capable of producing exceptional contemporary blends that showcase a uniquely Californian personality. Don combines his mastery of multiple grape varieties, winemaking experience spanning two continents, and a love of blending to make wines acclaimed for their stature and sophistication.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Saddle Room - Gastronomy Rooms Inc:
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| Detert Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 18 (2014) | |
| Elizabeth Spencer | 2013 | Sauvignon Blanc | Rutherford | 18 (2014) | |
| Keenan Winery | 2012 | Zinfandel | Spring Mountain District | A Nod to History | 18 (2014) |
| Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Yountville | Meritage Blend | 17 (2013) |
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| Coho | 2010 | Merlot | Coombsville | Michael Black Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Hourglass | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Five Element Theory | 16 (2012) |
| Paraduxx | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Rector Creek Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Castello di Amorosa | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | MORISOLI-BORGES | 15 (2011) |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 15 (2011) | |
| Sawyer Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Katharine’s Blend | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Paraduxx is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arkansas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits )
- Louisiana (Republic National Distributing Co.)
- Maryland (Breakthru Beverage)
- North Carolina (NC - Tryon Distributing)
International:
- Thailand (California Pacific Wines LLC)
- Thailand (California Pacific Wines LLC)