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Duckhorn Estate Grown Merlot 2005


Merlot

from Napa Valley, California

red wine
collectible wine
The Wine News 95 point ratingThe Wine News 95 point rating
Our Price: $84.99
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2004
Wine Enthusiast 2004 Estate Grown Merlot 95 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2004 Estate Grown Merlot 95 point rating
The Wine News 2004 Estate Grown Merlot 94 point ratingThe Wine News 2004 Estate Grown Merlot 94 point rating
Wine Spectator 2004 Estate Grown Merlot 91 point ratingWine Spectator 2004 Estate Grown Merlot 91 point rating
2003
Wine & Spirits 2003 Estate Grown Merlot 92 point ratingWine & Spirits 2003 Estate Grown Merlot 92 point rating
Connoisseurs' Guide 2003 Estate Grown Merlot 91 point ratingConnoisseurs' Guide 2003 Estate Grown Merlot 91 point rating
2002
Wine & Spirits 2002 Estate Grown Merlot 93 point ratingWine & Spirits 2002 Estate Grown Merlot 93 point rating
International Wine Cellar 2002 Estate Grown Merlot 92 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2002 Estate Grown Merlot 92 point rating
2001
Wine Enthusiast 2001 Estate Grown Merlot 94 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2001 Estate Grown Merlot 94 point rating
Wine Spectator 2001 Estate Grown Merlot 91 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 Estate Grown Merlot 91 point rating
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Our Estate Grown Merlot represents over 20 years of research and experience with Napa Valley Merlot. From our first vintage in 1978, we knew that we were in uncharted territory—one of a few who had seriously considered producing a varietal Merlot. Our estate vineyards are located in the best alluvial fans of the Napa Valley starting with the Selby Creek fan in the north, moving to Ritchie Creek in St. Helena, and finishing with the Rector Creek fan in Yountville. The shallow topsoil and high water drainage of the alluvial soils force the vine to send roots deep in search of water. The rocks retain the day's heat bringing relief to the vine during the cold spring mornings and foggy summer nights. The grapes remain small and the leaf canopy restrained. Our Estate Grown Merlot is produced from the finest fruit, and is the pride of our Merlot portfolio.

This full-bodied Merlot offers ripe, seductive flavors, well-integrated tannins and a sophisticated palate structure. The bouquet reveals layered aromatics of plum, vanilla bean and spice, as well as evocative notes of saddle leather, tobacco leaf and rich, moist earth. On the palate, these elements lead to rich blackberry, red cherry and mocha flavors, complemented by inviting notes of blueberry, loganberry and currant.

"Intense garnet hue with a ruby rim. Lovely cherry-chocolate scents with a slight aromatic glow of menthol. Rich cooked cherry with an ever-present chocolate note that balances and melds nicely with dark fruit flavors. Lengthy finish and staying power with a good lick of clove, sweet tannins and a bit of graphite in the finish."
-Wine News

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