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Duckhorn
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.3
Most Reviewed
2014
750 mL
WINE DESCRIPTION
This Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot is a luxurious, velvety, and robust red wine. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe black cherry and plum, with notes of cocoa and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and smooth, with a long, lingering finish. Flavors of dark fruit, mocha, and a hint of anise and black pepper carry through. Balanced and harmonious, this Merlot is sure to please. Enjoy with grilled meats, aged cheeses, and hearty stews.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot is a smooth and balanced wine, offering an inviting aroma of ripe dark fruit and a hint of spice.On the palate, flavors of blackberry, cassis, and plum mingle with hints of cocoa powder and sweet oak. The tannins are supple and well-integrated, leading to a lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar for up to five years.