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Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2013
One of California's most popular Merlots - get the new release while it's still available. The Duckhorn 2013 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
Bassel Sommelier 
A perfect example of an excellent Merlot!
A perfect example of an excellent Merlot!
9.2Bassel Sommelier
Lovely Merlot, the plum is a splash and very nicely structured
Lovely Merlot, the plum is a splash and very nicely structured
9.1
"Odedi"
Time for #MerlotThursday...
Time for #MerlotThursday...
9.2
Paul Weil
Disappointing. This is overpriced but mediocre Napa Merlot.
Disappointing. This is overpriced but mediocre Napa Merlot.
8.7
Sipping Fine Wine
Founded in 1976, Duckhorn was one of the first wineries to pioneer Merlot as a premium varietal, now makes several stylish Merlots. Big red berry aromas with oak and spice. Plum and black cherry, almost chewy, with sweet cedar and fresh spice flavors. Well balanced with savory tannins, lingering with an ending that highlights the fruit. Very nice!
Founded in 1976, Duckhorn was one of the first wineries to pioneer Merlot as a premium varietal, now makes several stylish Merlots. Big red berry aromas with oak and spice. Plum and black cherry, almost chewy, with sweet cedar and fresh spice flavors. Well balanced with savory tannins, lingering with an ending that highlights the fruit. Very nice!
9.1
Gregg Gordon
Still the best goto Merlot out there
Still the best goto Merlot out there
9.0
Dante Mondavi
Vintner R A E N Winery
Love me some merlot ! Great Napa style
Love me some merlot ! Great Napa style
8.7
Ron R
Duckhorn appear to be making a comeback, albeit rather slowly. Good merlot from a great vintage. Good grip, structure, and solid presentation.
Duckhorn appear to be making a comeback, albeit rather slowly. Good merlot from a great vintage. Good grip, structure, and solid presentation.
9.0
Matthew Marcino
Standard | Solid
Standard | Solid
8.8
Makoto Someya
Oak. Vanilla? aroma. Strong structure. Spicy. Concentrated. That’s merlot. One hour, it started showing various flavor, chocolate. 2nd day, much better. Much deep. @1200/375, Winona - XH, 190310-190314
Oak. Vanilla? aroma. Strong structure. Spicy. Concentrated. That’s merlot. One hour, it started showing various flavor, chocolate. 2nd day, much better. Much deep. @1200/375, Winona - XH, 190310-190314
8.9
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