Reviews: Paraduxx 2007
According to the bottle, Paraduxx is the kind of blend you can enjoy with a lot of different foods. I opened it on Teriyaki Stir Fry Night:
Even though the bottle calls Paraduxx " a natural complement to a wide array of foods" I was a little bit afraid I might have made a mistake. I was wrong. The wine both stood up to the spicy-sweetness of the food and complimented it like a glove. It was just plain enjoyable. With some exceptions, I think if it's a great wine it doesn't matter what you enjoy it with; the wine will elevate the meal no matter what you're eating.
I spent some quiet time alone with Paraduxx over the next few days as well. It definitely gets better with the aid of some air to open it up. The main flavors I got were raspberries and black currants as well as black cherry. The oak flavor is a bit heavy for my taste (aged 15 months - 40% American, 60% French oak) but that may just be me. The only other thing I would say is the alcohol has a bit too much presence right now, so I think this wine would benefit from some mellowing/developing time in your personal cellar. At $48 this is a pricey one, but when compared to a cheaper ($10) red blend it was definitely a lot better. Wether it's $30+ better is something only you can decide.
Our Grade: **** (Highly Recommended) Price: $48 www.paraduxx.com
