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.
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...
9.2Paul Weil
Disappointing. This is overpriced but mediocre Napa Merlot.
Disappointing. This is overpriced but mediocre Napa Merlot.
8.7Sipping 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!
9.1Gregg Gordon
Still the best goto Merlot out there
Still the best goto Merlot out there
9.0Dante Mondavi
Vintner R A E N Winery
Love me some merlot ! Great Napa style
Love me some merlot ! Great Napa style
8.7Ron 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.
9.0Matthew Marcino
Standard | Solid
Standard | Solid
8.8Steven
Leaving the “when and where I enter” Spelman ceremony full of emotions. My big girl safely and excitedly in her village poised to be a force to reckon with. Now at dinner with the wifey and a perfect vino. A definite 9+. Notes of Napa on the nose with a smooth, velvety fruit forward presentation. Can’t believe we get a 10yr old delicious wine tonight. Definitely loving it…my company..an DB the reason we are here in the A.
Leaving the “when and where I enter” Spelman ceremony full of emotions. My big girl safely and excitedly in her village poised to be a force to reckon with. Now at dinner with the wifey and a perfect vino. A definite 9+. Notes of Napa on the nose with a smooth, velvety fruit forward presentation. Can’t believe we get a 10yr old delicious wine tonight. Definitely loving it…my company..an DB the reason we are here in the A.
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.