Paraduxx Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2018 (75cl, 14.5%)

Paraduxx Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2018 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Napa Valley red blend. It is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Zinfandel, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec, aged 18 months in 100% French oak barrels with 70% new wood. Paraduxx was founded in 1994 as the only Napa Valley winery exclusively dedicated to producing blends inspired by the world's great multi-varietal wines, reinterpreted with a California accent. Founder Dan Duckhorn envisioned pairing Cabernet Sauvignon with Zinfandel. The nose is deep and layered, with blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, cocoa powder, saddle leather, warm baking spice, cinnamon and clove. The palate enters with cassis and kirsch, framed by supple, silky tannins, with anise, vanilla, sweet tobacco leaf and black pepper. The finish is long and juicy, with dark cherry, currant, chocolate, spice, pepper, cedar and dried herb.