Duckhorn - Merlot
87 points - The Wine Advocate
89 points - The Wine Advocate

Duckhorn - Merlot
87 points - The Wine Advocate
89 points - The Wine Advocate
Regular price€60.00
€60.00
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A classic Napa Valley Merlot, produced since 1978, Duckhorn's 2020 Merlot offers up scents of black cherries, thyme and mocha. The palate is rich and luxurious, with silky tannins and flavors of ripe red berries, pie crust and fig compote gliding to a bright, elegant finish. Drink Now.
Aged in 40% new French oak, Duckhorn's 2019 Merlot comes across as slightly dry and cedary at first; give it a bit of time in the glass—or in a decanter—and more black cherries emerge, wrapped in mocha-tinged, loamy notes. It's medium to full-bodied, smooth and silky in feel, with a reasonably elegant finish.
This is a stunning example of the Duckhorn style, showcasing the rich, soft fruit character of the varietal alongside subtle spiced hints from the 16 months of ageing in a mixture of new and used oak barrels. Duckhorn sources the fruit from several different vineyard lots in Napa to create a wonderfully complex composition which provides a detailed study of the region’s varied terroir.
The nose offers luxurious aromas of crushed black cherries and plums along with undertones of cedar, sweet tobacco and orange peel. On the palate these evolve into hints of pencil lead, baking spice, raspberries and plum jam which linger on the tongue. The firm tannins are complemented by a smooth, rounded mouthfeel and gentle freshness, promising great longevity and potential to evolve beautifully in the bottle.
Type: |
Red |
Country: |
USA |
Region: |
California |
Appellation: |
Napa Valley |
Producer: |
Duckhorn Vineyards |
Grapes/Blend: |
Merlot |
Serving temp: |
16° - 18° C |
ABV: |
14.5% |
Pairing Sugesstions: |
Duck, Chicken, Beef, Pasta Dishes, Grains and Legumes, Tomato-Based Dishes, Mushrooms, Pizza, Hard Cheeses |
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