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Decoy Sonoma County Merlot 2018
75cl / 13.9%
“This is a French oak-aged, plush and approachable red made from a handful of Sonoma County appellations.
Leather, earth, clove and toasted oak accent a core of black cherry, cranberry and plum, with a lasting note of chocolate on the finish.”
~ Wine Enthusiast
RM168.00
For more than four decades, Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting exceptional Napa Valley Merlot reflecting the rich diversity of the valley’s many appellations Drawing on our winemaking team’s expertise working with this varietal, Decoy Sonoma County Merlot is a lush and inviting wine highlighting the elegance of the varietal from another exceptional growing region.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep red
Aroma: This lush and inviting Merlot displays layers of black cherry, blueberry and plum underscored by dark chocolate, cedar and mineral notes.
Palate: On the palate, balanced acidity adds poise and elegance, while silky tannins carry the wine to a fruitful and concentrated finish.
Grape Varieties: 98% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Aging: Aged 12 months in 100% French oak, 40% new
Awards: 90pts – Wine Enthusiast
History of Duckhorn
Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting classic Napa Valley wines for nearly 40 years.
This winemaking tradition has grown to include seven meticulously farmed Estate vineyards, located throughout the various microclimates of the Napa Valley. Focused on quality and consistency, these Estate vineyards are an essential element in making wines of distinction. Pioneering and perfecting Merlot as a premium varietal, Duckhorn Vineyards now makes several elegant Merlot and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings that showcase its premium vineyard sites.
Duckhorn Vineyards has been named one of the “Top 100 Wineries” in the world eight times by Wine & Spirits, and the 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard was named the “2017 Wine of the Year,” topping Wine Spectator’s annual list of the world’s “Top 100 Wines.”
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| Return Policy | Non-Returnable : This product is non-returnable due to exclusivity/consumable nature of the product. |
| SID | D10MW |
