Paraduxx
2011 Red Wine
"Premiere Blend"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 20
Vintage: 2011
Paraduxx
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Since 1994, Paraduxx has earned acclaim for its 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.
Our early blends focused on fusing the richness and grandeur of Cabernet Sauvignon with the lush, enticing red fruit and spice of Zinfandel. For Premiere Napa Valley, our winemaker selected from his favorite barrels of these varietals to create this offering, the ultimate expression of this benchmark blend. Crafted around a core of Cabernet, this blend gains depth and dimension through the addition of the Zinfandel, resulting in a wine that strikes an artful and harmonious balance between power and complexity.
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.
St. Francis Yacht Club
700 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco CA 94123
415-563-6363
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from St. Francis Yacht Club:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Angel | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Paraduxx | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Winemaker's Selection | 17 (2013) |
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)