Paraduxx,
originally an offshoot of Duckhorn wines, was formed in 1994 to celebrate the
idea of blended wines, as opposed to single varietal wines, which Duckhorn had
more of a focus on. Winemaker Don LaBorde says Paraduxx is “inspired by the
iconic blends of the world, and made for the modern palate.” And that’s pretty
spot on. The 2014 Candlestick Napa Valley Red Wine shines a light on just how excellent a blend can be. Mainly
Syrah with 38% Grenache this is an opulent wine: rich, ripe, creamy and mouth
filling. It expresses sweet fresh picked blueberry and blackberry, sugared
almonds, boysenberry preserves, a light acidity but a drop dead gorgeous
experience, viscerally; part tactile but part emotional. Yes, wine can do this.
And this wine is not for a variety of foods - it’s big and commanding, like
when you have a piece of really excellent chocolate that’s so rich you just
need one piece. Yeah, this wine is like that. Aged 18 months in oak, (95%
French Oak, 5% American Oak) the Candlestick is that immensely satisfying experience.
ORIGIN: Napa Valley, California
PRICE: $58/ 750ML
ALCOHOL: 14.7%
SCORE:
94 POINTS
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