Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley Estate Grown 2009
- Winery: Duckhorn Vineyards
- Region: USA » California » Napa » Howell Mountain
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Winemaker's Notes:
This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness ...
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WE: 90
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WS: 92
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Riverside Wines, NJ High Bridge, NJ (180 mi) |
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User Reviews for Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley Estate Grown
Add your reviewMedium dark ruby color; French oak, vanilla, berry, black fruit, sweet coffee nose; rich, ripe black fruit, berry, espresso palate; medium-plus finish. (84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc; 16 mos. in 100% French oak, 20% new, 80% second vintage; 14.5% alcohol) 92 points
External Reviews for Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley Estate Grown
A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while there’s a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry. Wonderful to drink now with steak or lamb.
A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while therersquo;s a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry. Wonderful to drink now with steak or lamb.
Sleek and well-focused, offering appealing red currant and tomato leaf aromas, with complex cherry, cedar and espresso notes. Tannins slide in on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2018.
A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while thereandrsquo;s a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry. Wonderful to drink now with steak or lamb.
A Cabernet Sauvignon wine from California in USA. 2009 Decoy (Duckhorn) Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
The third vintage of the exciting new Decoy Cabernet from the renowned Duckhorn is here! Like all the grapes used to make wines in the Duckhorn Wine Company portfolio, fruit for the Decoy program comes from a mix of Estate vineyards and top independent growers. Reflecting the character of each growing season, the Decoy Napa Valley Cabernet is made to be opened and enjoyed upon release. It is rich and appealing with fragrant, lifted aromas of mulberry, raspberry and currant with hints of rhubarb and mocha. The soft-toned fruit flavors dominate the plush and inviting palate with engaging spice complexity. This supple and approachable wine has a lingering finish framed by structured tannins.
Ratings & Tags for Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley Estate Grown
Winemaker's Notes:
This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity supporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, plum and raspberry. Round, supple tannins provide an enticing framework for the flavors and contribute to a lingering finish.
29,234 Cases produced.
Closure: Cork
Aged 15 months in French Oak.
Notes: 100% French Oak Château-style Barrels (60 Gallons) Barrel Aging: 15 Months Age of Barrels: 25% new, 75% second vintage
Chemical Analysis:
| Alcohol: 14.5% | pH: 3.51 |
| Total Acidity: .59 grams per liter |
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