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Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley Estate Grown(2000)
- Winery:
- Duckhorn Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- resinous, oak, mediterranean fruits, other berries, plum, currant, juicy, vibrant, stone fruits, wildberry
Our Estate Grown Merlot represents over 20 years of research and experience with Napa Valley Merlot. From our first vintage in 1978, we knew that we were in uncharted territory—one of a few who had seriously considered producing a varietal Merlot. Our estate vineyards are located in the best alluvial fans of the Napa Valley starting with the Selby Creek fan in the north, moving to Ritchie Creek in St. Helena, and finishing with the Rector Creek fan in Yountville. The shallow topsoil and high water drainage of the alluvial soils force the vine to send roots deep in search of water. The rocks retain read more...
- HondaJohn
- Oakland, CA
- May 2008
- Surprising wine for me. I'm not a huge fan of Merlot based wines but this one works for me. It has an earthiness to it with great tannin feel (even for an 8 year old wine) with nice dark fruit flavors. Great balance.
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 10/15/03
- 90/100
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October 2003
- abithompson
- Saint Helena, CA
- April 2008
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No written review
