The top end X2 bottling from Paraduxx is always a mind bender, and this vintage keeps the string going with bright red and black fruit, anise, cinnamon, moderate oak toast and little heat that pushes the flavor profile into the distance without offending. The Zinfandel in the mix adds brightness and puts a peppery pop on the finish. If I was speaking in cocktail lingo, I’d call this Cabernet with a twist. Contains 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Zinfandel.
Paraduxx, Napa Valley (California) 2017
By Rich Cook