If you talk Merlot it’s either: better or not as good as Duckhorn. And only the greats are worthy as better. The ‘16 is deep and long. But needed lots of air to open new dimensions (second night was best). I’ll try to wait about 5 years for the next bottle (nah).
If you talk Merlot it’s either: better or not as good as Duckhorn. And only the greats are worthy as better. The ‘16 is deep and long. But needed lots of air to open new dimensions (second night was best). I’ll try to wait about 5 years for the next bottle (nah).
1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2020
I WILL drink a fucking Merlot (if it’s Duckhorn). Dark, ripe, plummy fruit, dark roasted herbs, and deep gravelly-ness. Very clingy and savory. Great purity and length. I have missed out by not buying good Cali Merlot for a long time.
I WILL drink a fucking Merlot (if it’s Duckhorn). Dark, ripe, plummy fruit, dark roasted herbs, and deep gravelly-ness. Very clingy and savory. Great purity and length. I have missed out by not buying good Cali Merlot for a long time.
1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2019
A pre-Mothers day meal that included an experiment of smoked fish and this was one of the two bottles we decided to pair. While it may not have matched the rub spices exactly, this bottle rarely (if ever) is a poor choice. A classic that we will keep having in the future.
A pre-Mothers day meal that included an experiment of smoked fish and this was one of the two bottles we decided to pair. While it may not have matched the rub spices exactly, this bottle rarely (if ever) is a poor choice. A classic that we will keep having in the future.
May 8th, 2022Still learning to enjoy Merlot and Duckhorn is one of my favs!! Love the spices, dark berries, modest tannins.
Still learning to enjoy Merlot and Duckhorn is one of my favs!! Love the spices, dark berries, modest tannins.
Feb 13th, 2021
Fine.
Dec 28th, 2020
Tasty, a bit smokey.
Dec 25th, 2020A little flat
Dec 20th, 2020
2016
Once it opens up, which takes about an hour, it’s full of complex notes.
2016
Once it opens up, which takes about an hour, it’s full of complex notes.
Dec 20th, 2020
Sunday grilling with the father of Napa Merlots. Perfect ruby red color, vibrant rim. Black cherry, plum and vanilla on the nose. The mouthfeel is immediately voluptuous with more notes of black cherry, plum and hints of vanilla and dark chocolate. Extremely smooth and soft; so easy to drink it’s dreamy.
Sunday grilling with the father of Napa Merlots. Perfect ruby red color, vibrant rim. Black cherry, plum and vanilla on the nose. The mouthfeel is immediately voluptuous with more notes of black cherry, plum and hints of vanilla and dark chocolate. Extremely smooth and soft; so easy to drink it’s dreamy.
Jun 14th, 2020
Nice
Apr 13th, 2020
Napa Valley, California, USA
