Duckhorn is a paragon for Merlot and their top offering achieved the Wine Spectator #1 wine in the world… Ergo, expectations are high for every other wine they produce. Their 2015 Paraduxx surpassed all of my expectations, and I was captivated by the wine’s rich, supple nature, concentrated core and penetrating, long finish.  The winery is clearly on an upward path, recently acquiring legendary Pinot producers CALERA and KOSTA BROWNE.  The quality of their other wines have not skipped a beat, and in fact, the recent vintages from Duckhorn set a new standard for the brand. The 2015 Paraduxx shines a bright light on what can be achieved at this price point…

 

In the glass, a provocative bouquet ascends layers cocoa dusted berries, crème de cassis, spice box and gorgeous blackberry. The 2015 is stacked with velvety dark fruits and is marked by a scrumptious texture, and soft tannins.  The 2015 was built around a core of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and was enhanced with Merlot, Zinfandel and Petit Verdot.  Fans of deep, round, opulent reds will be thrilled with this new release…