True. I was drawn to this wine by the label and the name – Paraduxx. Never heard of it but sounded very interesting. It is Napa Valley blended red wine. But what really struck me is that this is a true Californian red wine – the blend is made from Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Yes, Zinfandel. In fact 2004 vintage has 65% of it. This, I had to try. And the winery is owned by the Duckhorn Family, the owner of the Duckhorn Vineyards, famous of its Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Paraduxx’s label features artist-label series, where different artists are picked for each vintage to show case their paintings of ducks native to the Pacific Flyway. 2004 vintage is the eleventh in this series and Andrew Denman was picked to showcase his acrylic painting of a pair of Wood Ducks in their natural habitat.
According to Paraduxx’s website, it describes the artist as:
“… an artist known for capturing diverse subjects, including wildlife, landscapes, and still life, in an equally diverse range of styles. Whether paining an animal in its natural habitat or juxtaposing it against an abstract background, Denman goes to great length to faithfully portray his subjects.”
The wine has strong fruity aroma – dense cherry and blackberry. At first, you can taste chocolate flavor, and a hint of licorice. Then follows with soft tannin – not overly powering. Medium body and long finish. It did not disappoint and kept me interested till the end.
Paraduxx’s label features artist-label series, where different artists are picked for each vintage to show case their paintings of ducks native to the Pacific Flyway. 2004 vintage is the eleventh in this series and Andrew Denman was picked to showcase his acrylic painting of a pair of Wood Ducks in their natural habitat.
According to Paraduxx’s website, it describes the artist as:
“… an artist known for capturing diverse subjects, including wildlife, landscapes, and still life, in an equally diverse range of styles. Whether paining an animal in its natural habitat or juxtaposing it against an abstract background, Denman goes to great length to faithfully portray his subjects.”
The wine has strong fruity aroma – dense cherry and blackberry. At first, you can taste chocolate flavor, and a hint of licorice. Then follows with soft tannin – not overly powering. Medium body and long finish. It did not disappoint and kept me interested till the end.
