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Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Napa 2003

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Winery:
Duckhorn Vineyards
Varietal:
Merlot
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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User Tags:  resinous, oak, caramel, stone fruits, trees, oak - heavy, cedar, rich, fruit, smooth 


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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.

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Wine Spectator: 86 Firm and structured, with a mix of ripe currant, cedary oak, herb, anise and spice notes. The tannins are tight, compact and drying on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 24,500 cases made. (JL)


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Source: JJ Buckley
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Bright ruby-red. Exotic black cherry, dark chocolate, menthol, mint and truffle on the nose. Sweet, lush and pliant, with flavors of currant, chocolate, truffle, smoke, earth and oak. Finishes with dusty, slightly dry-edged but ripe tannins and a sug... Stephen Tanzer. A Merlot wine from California in USA. 2003 Duckhorn Merlot 750ml


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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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Rating: 86/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 02/28/06


 

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