Duckhorn Napa Merlot 2006
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Duckhorn Napa Merlot 2006
Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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winemaker's notes:
Our Napa Valley Merlot is a complex blend of several individual vineyard lots, incorporating fruit from our Estate Vineyards and from top independent growers throughout the Napa Valley. The final wine is a rich and cohesive expression of the entire Napa Valley, reflecting the varied microclimates and soils of this unique appellation.
Our Napa Valley Merlot captures the balanced character of a young wine, while embodying the diversity of the entire Napa Valley appellation. The product of a standout Merlot vintage, the Merlot in 2006 offered an excellent expression of the varietal and required very little blending with other grapes—with only small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot used to add subtle complexity. This Merlot offers a rich texture, ripe tannins and seamlessly integrated French oak. The bouquet displays lush layers of ripe plum and bright raspberry underscored by notes of sandalwood, walnut and spice. On the palate, polished flavors of red cherry and raspberry are accented by an enticing layer of graham cracker piecrust.
96% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
"Black-garnet hue. Lovely mixed aromas of blueberry, raspberry and kirsch. A rush of black cherry fruit on entry laced with flinty mineral accents and fine-grain, youthful tannins. Creamy fruit marks the finish. Taut in structure and cellar-worthy. A prime example of power and finesse: classic Napa fruit, true to its varietal character, crafted into a memorable, prototype Merlot." 96 Points
The Wine News
critical acclaim:
"Duckhorn grabs the brass ring again with this ripe and luscious effort whose classic sweet cherry aromas are laced with complex notes of cassis and creamy oak. On the palate, the wine is silky, supple and balanced and is nicely packed with bright red cherry fruit. Full in body but never heavy in any regard and noticeably tannic without being hard, this one is drinkable now yet can be cellared for three to five years. "
90 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide
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3 out of 3 people would buy this wine again.
user reviews:
- 8/12/2009
I would buy this wine again
Rich, full bodied, nice finish, very smooth...one of the nicer Merlots at a very reasonable price.
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- 6/4/2009
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I would buy this wine again
I''m no wine connoisseur but I am picky about my red wine. If I'm going to drink a glass, I want it to taste good. This one hits the pallet perfectly.
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