Paraduxx
2015 Red Wine
"Premiere Blend"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 3
Vintage: 2015
Paraduxx
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This special wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec
- The grapes are exceptional lots from four of our estate vineyards, each located in a different nested appellation
- The resulting wine strikes an artful and harmonious balance between power and complexity
- Aged in 95% French oak, 5% American oak for 18 months, approximately 60% new oak
Description
One of the few wineries solely devoted to the ultimate, stylish Napa Valley luxury blends, Paraduxx offers bold and expressive wines with uniquely Californian personalities to satisfy the modern palate. This special Premiere wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The grapes for this blend are exceptional lots from four of our estate vineyards, each located in a different sub-appellation of Napa Valley. Sourced from Cork Tree, located in the southern cooler part of the Napa Valley appellation; Rector Creek, our home vineyard at Paraduxx; Stout, located on Howell Mountain; and the legendary Three Palms Vineyard in Calistoga, this is a blend that speaks to all of Napa Valley. The resulting wine strikes an artful and harmonious balance between power and complexity.
Wine Facts
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Don LaBorde
Winemaker, Paraduxx
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.
Don's experience includes 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: Charles Sturt University, Australia - Wine Science
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
As the winemaker for Paraduxx, Don 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.
Young's Market Company
38 Edwards Avenue
Sausalito CA 94965
808-479-0270
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Young's Market Company:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraduxx | 2015 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 21 (2017) |
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)