Paralux

Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2013
Alcohol By Volume: 13%
Region: California
Winemaker: Joe Otos
MSRP: $26.00

If you're looking for a wine to impress your guests, look no further than than the Paralux 2013. This distinctive wine was meticulously sourced under the direction of winemaker Joe Otos, whose 90+ point wines took home over 20 gold medals in 2016 alone. Combining rare fruit from across California, this distinctive wine has a nuance and depth that makes it a delight to either pair with food or sip on its own after a long day. With fruit-forward flavors of cherry and plum, this spectacular wine is guaranteed to delight anyone you serve it to.

Judges love this wine too: we're excited to announce that the Paralux 2013 won a silver medal at the 2017 Critics Challenge!

REGION:

Sourcing the grapes for this wine was like a treasure hunt: Joe Otos and his team searched all over California looking for the perfect grapes to fit Joe's unique vision. Using grapes from the sea swept vineyards of the Central Coast to the mountainous jagged terrain of Northern California, this wine contains some of the best grapes the Golden State has to offer. This diversity of grapes gives the wines a distinct and unparalleled flavor, adding nuance and depth to this incredibly drinkable, food-friendly merlot.

WINEMAKER:

Simply put, Joe Otos has a reputation for making great wine. One of the most acclaimed winemakers working in California today, his wines have won a number of gold medals, 90+ point scores, and strong reviews. More importantly to us, though, his wines have consistently topped the list of our members' favorite wines throughout 2016 and 2017.

TASTING NOTES:

This wine is extremely versatile and perfect for pairing with a wide array of foods. Medium-bodied with approachable, silky tannins, the Parlaux 2013 displays a good balance of acidity and tannin that makes it particularly good for pairing with grilled meats such as lamb chops or even cheeseburgers. Extremely flavorful with notes of smooth cherry, plum and raspberry, this wine is guaranteed to impress anyone you serve it to and you'll want to save it for special occasions.