Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards)
C Blend Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Top Notes For
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, 2016Smooth 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, 2015Enjoyed 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, 2015Oaky on PNP - smooths out with air - Zin shines thru - on Day 3 picked up a. Smoked ribs quality
Oaky on PNP - smooths out with air - Zin shines thru - on Day 3 picked up a. Smoked ribs quality
1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2015Samantha had this 11 years ago
Samantha had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2013Fruit-forward. Balanced structure.
Fruit-forward. Balanced structure.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2013Not as enjoyable as other Paraduxx blends and was better upon opening as tannins more noticeable second day
Not as enjoyable as other Paraduxx blends and was better upon opening as tannins more noticeable second day
Mar 29th, 2021Really weird blend between the cab and zin. This really integrated better and was excellent on day 2 from the ETO
Really weird blend between the cab and zin. This really integrated better and was excellent on day 2 from the ETO
Apr 10th, 2020