Expected a lot more from this wine. Fruit-forward cab flavors dominate, some spice from the Zin but what is missing is the real story. Not very complex, no cedar or tobacco that you would normally expect at this price point from a Napa cab base. Basically just a fruit bomb. Neutral rating based on price.
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Fruit-forward, medium-bodied Cabernet dominates, but with a nice touch of pepper and spice from the Zin on the finish. A splash of earth, oak and vanilla round out the taste with tannins that indicate a good short term cellaring window. This is a crowd pleaser and a nice QBR at $40/bottle.
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Tasted after a 2 hour decant. Reasonably good wine that I thought I'd like better. Blend of 62% Cab and 38% Zinfandel. Very nice structure with supple/velvety tannins. The overly strong, simpleton black currant finish is a little too "Juicy Juice"-style and leaves me wanting more complexity. I typically enjoy wines from Paraduxx and I'm certainly willing to try this wine again to see if I find it more fulfilling.
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had to search to get anything from the nose...hints of blackberry are there, but not much else. Taste of chocolate, cranberry and cherry. Drying finish and a slight suggestion of wateriness take the score down a touch.
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Held its own admirably near the end of an evening when many great (more expensive) bottles had been poured. The Cab in the blend was definitely front and center, but the Zin added a nice bramble and spice backdrop. When done right like this, Cab & Zin together is a little like chocolate with peanut butter--what's not to like?
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4/18/2018 - andrewlaurenwines wrote: 90 Points
Could still use another year or two - but tasting really solid
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5/2/2016 - Selwyn wrote:
Awesome. Full body. Nice legs. And fruit yay.
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11/26/2015 - elevwine wrote: 88 Points
Expected a lot more from this wine. Fruit-forward cab flavors dominate, some spice from the Zin but what is missing is the real story. Not very complex, no cedar or tobacco that you would normally expect at this price point from a Napa cab base. Basically just a fruit bomb. Neutral rating based on price.
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11/22/2013 - VintageSully wrote: 90 Points
Fruit-forward, medium-bodied Cabernet dominates, but with a nice touch of pepper and spice from the Zin on the finish. A splash of earth, oak and vanilla round out the taste with tannins that indicate a good short term cellaring window. This is a crowd pleaser and a nice QBR at $40/bottle.
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10/26/2013 - P-Milly-NYC Likes this wine: 88 Points
Tasted after a 2 hour decant. Reasonably good wine that I thought I'd like better. Blend of 62% Cab and 38% Zinfandel. Very nice structure with supple/velvety tannins. The overly strong, simpleton black currant finish is a little too "Juicy Juice"-style and leaves me wanting more complexity. I typically enjoy wines from Paraduxx and I'm certainly willing to try this wine again to see if I find it more fulfilling.
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5/9/2013 - Nyrican wrote: 90 Points
Nicely integrated fruit and oak a real pleasure. Medium weight n tannins
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3/8/2013 - As-Is Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth, rich red wine. Went well with Prime Rib
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2/15/2013 - Niccolo Donzella wrote: 91 Points
The round fruit of the Cab pairs perfectly with the spice from the Zin.
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12/12/2012 - khicks wrote: 85 Points
A little bland at first but went very well after a few bites of spicy food.
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11/12/2012 - danielbleier wrote: 87 Points
had to search to get anything from the nose...hints of blackberry are there, but not much else. Taste of chocolate, cranberry and cherry. Drying finish and a slight suggestion of wateriness take the score down a touch.
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11/11/2012 - njgolfer wrote:
Dried herb, cherry. found this to be a lilttle too light and a little tart.
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10/11/2012 - The Vinsider wrote: 92 Points
Held its own admirably near the end of an evening when many great (more expensive) bottles had been poured. The Cab in the blend was definitely front and center, but the Zin added a nice bramble and spice backdrop. When done right like this, Cab & Zin together is a little like chocolate with peanut butter--what's not to like?
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7/18/2012 - SABRCW wrote: 91 Points
Excellent fruit. Nice offset of the cab with the Zinfandel.
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7/5/2012 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 86 Points
Black fruit, cassis, smokey oak tannins little tight B
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6/30/2012 - Luribe wrote: 89 Points
Smooth zinfandel taste
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