Description
Duckhorn Vineyards unquestionably dominates the category of California Merlot, and they’ve done so for the last 40 years. It’s their unwavering consistency that’s made them a mainstay in our shop, and that same level of dependability and value that thrusts them into the forefront on wine lists and in shops across the country. I can think of no other wine brand that defines iconic for a varietal than Duckhorn does for Merlot. The newly released 2016 vintage is complemented with 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, and it’s even bigger, richer and more full-bodied than the previous couple of vintages.
A classic expression of Napa Valley Merlot, the 2016 offers a seamless combination of concentrated fruit, wrapped in a rich, supple elegance. The bouquet has terrific intensity, offering detailed black cherries, freshly picked blackberries, black tea and wild rose. Held in oak barrels for 15 months the 2016 is powerful and really easy to love…
