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Paraduxx
Paraduxx was created to allow
the Duckhorn Vineyards'
winemakers the freedom to
explore other wine styles without
detracting from the winery's focus
on Bordeaux varietals. Seven YOUNTVILLE
estate vineyards totaling over 100
acres from multiple AVAs give Named after the first non-native settler, George C. Yount. Yountville gained its AVA status in 1999
winemaker Cardiff Scott- and is defined by the hills just to the north of the town. The hills of Yountville are a result of
Robinson (Lewis Cellars) has a tectonic activity that occurred millions of years ago. During the formation of the Vaca Mountain
lot of “spices in the rack” to Range large pieces of rock broke off and slid into the valley forming the large hills we see today.
create these blends. These hills stand as a barrier in preventing the marine fogs from travelling further up valley. Thus,
Yountville sees cool fogs layer over the valley in the early morning hours. Elevations are just 20-
200ft but many soil types exist. To the west sand, gravel and loam dominate the soil while the
eastern edges contain volcanic and marine sediment.
Clos du Val
The Goelet family founded Clos
du Val in 1972. After years of Paraduxx (Yountville) paraduxx.com
searching the globe the French
family found Napa and more Paraduxx Red Blend, Napa 2016 $432.00 91 JS
specifically the Stag’s Leap (54% Cab Sauv, 20% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Verdot)
District - the ideal spot to produce Paraduxx Red Blend, Napa 2017 $432.00
world class Cabernet. As a part of
the Judgement of Paris the Clos (48% Cab Sauv, 18% Petite Verdot, 12% Zinfandel)
du Val distinguished itself as
world class. Today this winery
remains family owned and STAG’S LEAP DISTRICT
winemaker Ted Henry oversees
the 126 acre Hirondelle Vineyard Stag’s Leap District is one of Napa’s most recognized AVAs. When the Stag’s Leap Cellars
as well as the estates vineyards in Cabernet Sauvignon won the Judgment of Paris this small appellation was thrown into the limelight.
Yountville and Carneros. The AVA is surrounded by the Yountville AVA on three sides. They are separated by the large hills
in the valley created when the Vaca Mountains rose due to tectonic activity. The hillside vineyards
of these ‘haystack’ hills contain many various soil types and cast shadows across the AVA
protecting vineyards from the hot afternoon sun. The hills also act as a funnel for cold marine air
Martin Ray travelling between themselves and the Vaca range, creating an ideal microclimate for the production
Why would a winery located in of age worthy Cabernets. Just over 1300 acres are planted between sea level and 500ft.
the Russian River Valley make
Napa Cabernet? Well, it’s
simple: if you want outstanding Clos du Val (Stag’s Leap District) closduval.com
Cabernet Sauvignon, you go to (also see Carneros)
Napa, so that’s what Martin Ray
did. The famed Napa Valley and Clos du Val Chardonnay Estate, Carneros 2017 $311.90
its surrounding mountains and
hillsides are the source for Martin Clos du Val Pinot Noir Estate 2016 $359.90
Rays’ Stag’s Leap District, and
proprietary “Synthesis” Cabernet Clos du Val Merlot Estate Napa 2017 $359.90
Sauvignons. Within the Stag’s Clod du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa 2015 (6pk) $257.90 91 VN
Leap AVA the Circle Hill
Vineyard and its sedimentary soils Clos du Val Hirondelle Vineyard Stag’s Leap 2015 (6pk) $510.00 93-95 WA
provide the optimal fruit source. Clos du Val Three Graces Stag’s Leap 2014 (3pk) $375.00 95 +VN
(please inquire about .375ml and 1.5L availability)

Martin Ray (Santa Rosa) martinraywinery.com
Shafer (also see Sonoma Coast & Russian River Valley)
The vineyard was originally Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2017 $287.90 93 JS
planted in 1880 and then
replanted in 1922 and the grapes Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Synthesis Napa 2016 (6pk) $299.90 93 JS
were sold to home winemakers Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap 2017 (6pk) $329.90 95 JS
during prohibition. John Shafer
and his family became a part of
the infamous “Class of 1972”
when they purchased the 30 acre Shafer (Stag’s Leap District) shafervineyards.com
vineyard in the Stag’s Leap
District. Since 1983 John’s son Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch Carneros 2017 $468.00
Doug Shafer has run the family
owned property. Elias Fernandez Shafer Syrah Relentless Napa 2015 $864.00 93 WS, 93 VN
has been the at the winery since
1984 and still serves as Shafer Syrah Relentless Napa 2016 $864.00 95 WE , 92-95 VN
winemaker. Today the 54 acre Shafer TD-9 Napa 2016 $540.00 95 WE, 94 WA
home vineyard is planted entirely
to Cabernet Sauvignon. Robert (58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec)
Parker and Wine & Spirits have Shafer Cab Sauvignon One Point Five Stag’s Leap 2016 $816.00 95 JS, 95 WE
both declared Shafer “One of the Shafer Cab Sauvignon Hillside Select Stag’s Leap 2014 (6pk)
Worlds Great Wineries” $1326.00 98+ WA, 97+ VN
Shafer Cab Sauvignon Hillside Select Stag’s Leap 2015 (6pk) $1350.00 98+ WA, 95+ VN
(please inquire about .375ml and 1.5L availability)
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