2009 Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards) Z Blend

Community Tasting Notes (51) Avg Score: 89.6 points

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  3/30/2023 - shafer1994 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  At the end of drinking window. Nice, dark color, Zinfandel driven, sweet nose. Not overly complex. Some red berries, some dried fruit, some sweetness. Quite short but silky and sweet finish. Drink up - I doubt that it’s getting any better.

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  3/22/2020 - Chris Cabo wrote:

  The aromas are complex and inviting, with lifted red fruit elements of raspberry and plum, as well as deeper bramble fruit notes and layers of vanilla, cream, nutmeg and cinnamon · A smooth, rich entry leads to sweet plum and lingering spice notes, with hints of cedar and clove · The wine’s lush texture is supported by resolved tannins that lead to a full, ripe finish.

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  11/24/2019 - jdawg Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Pleasantly surprised... Soft and supple. Would not have thought it was a Zinfandel blend. Decanted for an hour and a half. Near it's peak.

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  10/27/2017 - cbrachfeld Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Remarkable. Opens with huge fruit but has serious, perfectly melded tannin and tobacco notes. I would not have guessed that the blend is with CS; would have taken the second grape to be syrah. I'd say this is peaking but will be quite good for at least 4-5 years.

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  9/29/2017 - RichardnJaime Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Wow, this is very tasty. Wish we had more.

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