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Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2012
One of California's most popular Merlots - get the new release while it's still available.The Duckhorn 2012 Napa Valley Merlot is one of the finest Merlots we've ever tasted. Blended to offer the complexity and balance of a young wine, while embodying the diversity of the whole Napa Valley appellation. This wine is medium-bodied and balanced with a smooth entry, integrated soft tannins, and a long finish. The aroma is lifted with raspberry, red currant, blueberry, cherry cola, and delicate spice. The flavors are polished with blackberry, plum, black cherry, toast, and a hint of herb. If you are a die-hard Cabernet lover this is a Merlot for you.
Ratings on Delectable
Ron R 
Good product. Solid presentation. Needs a little more weight on the mid palate.
Good product. Solid presentation. Needs a little more weight on the mid palate.
9.0
Jeff D.
Soft, elegant, simple....still tend to lean towards the 3 Palms personally
Soft, elegant, simple....still tend to lean towards the 3 Palms personally
8.9
Michael McConnell
Perfect wine for a Friday night. Always a great standard, the blend is great.
Perfect wine for a Friday night. Always a great standard, the blend is great.
9.0
Steve Nelson
Incredible bottle!
Incredible bottle!
9.6
Noemi Oropeza
A rich scent and flavor of plum and vanilla, Love❤️
A rich scent and flavor of plum and vanilla, Love❤️
9.2
Mike Campbell
Generally not a big fan of Merlots but this is outstanding. Smooth and peppery.
Generally not a big fan of Merlots but this is outstanding. Smooth and peppery.
9.1
Sean Genn
Rich core of dark and red fruit with mocha and oak flavors in the background.
Rich core of dark and red fruit with mocha and oak flavors in the background.
8.9Cory Fierro
2012 vintage. Beautiful dark ruby color. Red and blue fruits with some organic earth on the nose. Dry but juicy on the palate with bursting red fruits. This is a really drinkable merlot that, for me, doesn't make me excited to try it again.
2012 vintage. Beautiful dark ruby color. Red and blue fruits with some organic earth on the nose. Dry but juicy on the palate with bursting red fruits. This is a really drinkable merlot that, for me, doesn't make me excited to try it again.
8.8
Weijie Shi (Jay)
I just cannot hate this merlot. 2012 vintage.
I just cannot hate this merlot. 2012 vintage.
9.3
Joe Paradise
Ripe cherry and plum with mocha and hints of earth nodding to that old world inspiration. Lush ripe tannins. A very tasty wine. However Not sure if it lives up to all the hype.
Ripe cherry and plum with mocha and hints of earth nodding to that old world inspiration. Lush ripe tannins. A very tasty wine. However Not sure if it lives up to all the hype.
8.9
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