A couple of weeks ago I wrote in my newsletter about the
tremendous success of Dave Phinney's Orin Swift "The Prisoner". I
stated that after just four vintages, The Prisoner was being
emulated by some new "cellmates", with similar, but differently
sourced Zinfandel based cuvees: Flattery is the ultimate
compliment. But, I shouldn't have given Dave Phinney all the
trend setting credit.
Please forgive me Duckhorn, but how could I forget your
Zinfandel based Bordeaux blend Paraduxx?????? Released 14 vintages ago, each vintage Paraduxx celebrates an
artist label series with a different artist's signature medium and style
interpreted through a pair of ducks native to the Pacific Flyway. For
the 2006 vintage South Dakota artist Mark Anderson created an acrylic painting
of a pair of Cinnamon Teal. The 2006 Paraduxx will
be released this weekend, but no need to travel to the winery, as
it will be included in our tasting bar line up of unique Zinfandel
blends.
The 2006 Paraduxx is a blend of selected Napa Valley
fruit, and incorporates 64% Zinfandel, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and 2%
Cabernet Franc. The wine has a dense color with a red cherry hue.
Aromas of plum, chocolate, and cherry pie are accentuated by hints of
violet, clove, cinnamon spice and vanilla bean. Bright red fruit flavors
of Bing cherry, strawberry and raspberry, are contrasted by dark compelling
layers of blueberry, mocha and molasses. The wine shows great structure
with smooth, fine tannins, a black pepper mid-palate, and a long nutmeg and red currant finish. - Winemaker, Bill Nancarrow.
This Saturday's tasting
bar roster will include among others the following
unique Zinfandel
blends:
07 Three Wine Company Old Vine Red
- Contra Costa/Lodi - $17.95 (12% best discount
price to $15.80)
07 Broc Cellars Vine Starr -
Sonoma/Paso Robles - $26.95 (12% best discount
price to $23.72)
07 Orin Swift The Prisoner - Napa
Valley - $34.99 NET - Builds, but does not discount.
06 Duckhorn Paraduxx - Napa Valley
- $47.95 (12% best discount price is
$42.20)
PURCHASE ANY COMBINATION OF
SIX OR MORE OF THESE WINES TO RECEIVE THE 12% BEST DISCOUNT
PRICE!
Order by replying to this announcement, at the webstore,
by telephone, or when you visit the store.
THIS JUST IN FROM THE WINE
SPECTATOR'S "INSIDER" ADVANCE HOT
SHEET!
Lewis Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley 2007 -
93 points | $48 | 900 cases
A rich, opulent style, this is full-blown, with a bold
yet elegant mix of ripe fig, pear, citrus and melon flavors, ending with hints
of mineral and butterscotch. Drink now through 2012.?J.L.
Order NOW $45.50 a
bottle
Lewis Cellars
Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007 - 95 points | $48 | 1,200 cases
This opulent, full-bodied Chardonnay delivers
amazing richness, focus, complexity and range of flavor. Concentrated pear, fig
and citrus notes have a nice smoky, toasty oak overlay. The finish is bold and
complex, with touches of butterscotch. Drink now through 2011. From California.?J.L.
Order NOW $45.50 a bottle
Eric Stumpf
Renee
Kroeger
The Wine Consultant
8039 Greenback
Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 721-WINE
(9463)
www.TheWineConsultant.com
