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Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley 1997

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Winery:
Duckhorn Vineyards
Varietal:
Merlot
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2012
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User Tags:  fruit, resinous, berry, smooth, stone fruits, other berries, balance, oak, mediterranean fruits, currant 


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What to Expect

Merlot has gotten a bad rap as of late but there is no denying the wine's appeal. Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.

Winemakers Notes

79% Merlot
16% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Cabernet Franc

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot

To make a Merlot that could compete with the great Merlot-based wines of the right bank of Bordeaux, we began by sourcing fruit grown primarily in alluvial soils, those with high water drainage and little topsoil. This type of soil produces intense fruit that translates into aromatic and complex wines. Our Napa Valley Merlot is a blend of several individual vineyard lots. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and occasionally Petit Verdot make up the final blend. read more...

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This is a solid Merlot -- full of earthy body and spice. Mouthwatering black currant and plum notes are backed up by a hint of fennel that is a great contrast. Very oaky and tannic at this point, but definitely drinkable. Should be fantastic in about five years.


 

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Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 132


 

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Smooth and polished, with ripe, complex cherry, currant and berry notes that are elegant and refined. 602 cases made. –JL Wine Spectator. A Merlot wine from California in USA. 1997 Duckhorn Merlot Estate 3000ml


January 2009

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This wine shows aromas of sweet plum sauce, vanilla, chocolate, cedar and butterscotch with big, forward black cherry and black berry fruit in the mouth. A balanced middle with a hint of toasty oak is paired with a nice bite from rounded tannins, and a long pleasant finish. This wine pairs well with grilled meats and wild game with herb-infused, wild-berry sauces, hearty pasta dishes and Pacific Northwest Salmon.


 

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