August 2, 2020 - Excellent wine. Give it some time to open up.
April 18, 2018 - Bingo - this is what I look for in Howell mountain fruit - so smooth - fruit still popping but getting some nice elegance on the finish
November 23, 2016 - Blackberries, dark cherries, pomegranate, cedar. spice, layered complexity. Tannins are still pronounced, but have some balance. Bit of acidity on the finish. probably hold another 3-5 years. A-/A
August 30, 2015 - Smooth finish. Tart cherry flavor
January 18, 2015 - This wine was a surprise and a disappointment to me. The surprise is that a Zinfandel-Cabernet blend could have the color a lighter Pinot Noir, the body of a lighter Pinot Noir, and would be light on tannins. The disappointment was (1) this was not what I expected or wanted when I served it, and (2) that it did not have the acidity of that I would want from a Pinot/Burgundy. I agree with ALEXHOP when he wrote, "nose that is quite elegant. Flavors are a bit austere with medium fruit but also shoe leather and slightly rough balance. Nice long finish." Elegant is precisely the right word. I want to try this wine again when Elegant is what I want. I didn't notice the "good herbs [...] to which ALEXHOP referred, but I admit I wasn't in the mood. To readers of this review I say, KNOW WHAT YOU ARE OPENING. To the producers I say, it is fine that you produced a light bodied Zinfandel-Cabernet blend -- I contratulate you even -- but you should have mentioned on the back label where you mentioned the grapes or else you will have others responding as I did.
November 25, 2014 - Delicious
October 27, 2013 - Best Paraduxx I have had in several years. Nose of coffee and plum, with a hint of pepper. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, smoke, coffee, ending with a slightly herbal, drying finish. None of weaker middle palate I have experienced recently with these wines. Very Nice.
December 22, 2012 - Nice full-bodied red with a silky mouth-feel. Smooth finish. Nice blend of Zin and Cab. Improved slightly with time.
November 30, 2012 - Rather disappointed especially based on the price. Showed much better when tasted @ Paraduxx back in Feb. Not sure if these will keep. A bit dull - muted nose and slightly tired on the palate.
November 11, 2012 - A hint of sweetness and hints of tobacco. Blackberry and wild berries. Dark cherry fruit