Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards)

C Blend Napa Valley Red Blend

9.1111 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Top Notes For
Richard Rynda

Very nice, well balanced.

Very nice, well balanced.

2 people found it helpfulJul 6th, 2013
Doctor No

Still a study in mediocrity. Suffers from the faults of its components and the blend is truly the worst of both: the greenness and astringent tannins of its Cabernet and the bright fruit, high alcohol imbalance of its Zinfandel. Age has done this wine few favors. I don't believe this is a bad wine but you could find better balance and similar flavor profile for $10-12 in a CdR.

Still a study in mediocrity. Suffers from the faults of its components and the blend is truly the worst of both: the greenness and astringent tannins of its Cabernet and the bright fruit, high alcohol imbalance of its Zinfandel. Age has done this wine few favors. I don't believe this is a bad wine but you could find better balance and similar flavor profile for $10-12 in a CdR.

1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2016
Wayne King

Wow. This was really a delightful wine with our first sous vide beef stew.

Wow. This was really a delightful wine with our first sous vide beef stew.

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2016
Matthew Steilen

Soft, purple fruits. Jam, blackberry, black raspberry, pepper. Merry Christmas!

Soft, purple fruits. Jam, blackberry, black raspberry, pepper. Merry Christmas!

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2015
Matt Murray

Very nice

Very nice

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2015
Derek Ching

Haven't tried this yet, but the reviews are good. Will rate late after the celebration. Just had a chance to try this. It was wonderful with lamb.

Haven't tried this yet, but the reviews are good. Will rate late after the celebration. Just had a chance to try this. It was wonderful with lamb.

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2015
Brandon Tomes

Smooth like velvet with a well rounded mouthfeel. Exactly what I want when ordering a Napa Cabernet. Big bold fruit up front. Robust finish that dances lingers well after the sip.

Smooth like velvet with a well rounded mouthfeel. Exactly what I want when ordering a Napa Cabernet. Big bold fruit up front. Robust finish that dances lingers well after the sip.

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2015
Mike Smeltz

Enjoyed the Z Blend only recently...had to try the C. No disappointment here...absolutely delicious.

Enjoyed the Z Blend only recently...had to try the C. No disappointment here...absolutely delicious.

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015
Spike Stockdale

Pretty big Cali red blend. Not very trendy but with good extraction, fruit and enough acidity and tannins to make it interesting. Good steak wine.

Pretty big Cali red blend. Not very trendy but with good extraction, fruit and enough acidity and tannins to make it interesting. Good steak wine.

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015
Geoffrey Clapp

Well balanced to the point you wonder where the Zin is! Lovely, more subtle than you'd expect

Well balanced to the point you wonder where the Zin is! Lovely, more subtle than you'd expect

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2015