Winery ParaduxxRector Creek Vineyard Block 5
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Zinfandel.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5 from the Winery Paraduxx
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5 of Winery Paraduxx in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5 of Winery Paraduxx in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5
Pairings that work perfectly with Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5
Original food and wine pairings with Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5
The Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5 of Winery Paraduxx matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, lamb tagine with figs or sauté of veal with tomato.
Details and technical informations about Winery Paraduxx's Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rector Creek Vineyard Block 5 from Winery Paraduxx are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Paraduxx
The Winery Paraduxx is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Heavy
Said of a thick, rustic wine that lacks finesse.
