Decoy

Sonoma County Pinot Noir

8.81152 ratings
8.629 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

7.8

Oof

Oof

Jul 16th, 2019
Tobin Trevarthen

Tastes like a Safeway Pinot. Expected more.

Tastes like a Safeway Pinot. Expected more.

Sep 3rd, 2018
Thomas Brenner

My partner in wine

My partner in wine

Apr 9th, 2018
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

7.8

Nope, I’m good.

Nope, I’m good.

Feb 24th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

It was more than 20 years ago that the inaugural vintage of Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine made its debut, part of the Duckhorn Wine Company. Aromas of berry fruits with floral notes. On the palate ripe cherry and strawberry flavors with spicy cola notes, warm tannins with balanced acidity. Lingering crisp finish ending with earthy tones. Good value.

It was more than 20 years ago that the inaugural vintage of Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine made its debut, part of the Duckhorn Wine Company. Aromas of berry fruits with floral notes. On the palate ripe cherry and strawberry flavors with spicy cola notes, warm tannins with balanced acidity. Lingering crisp finish ending with earthy tones. Good value.

Nov 8th, 2017
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.8

A blend of 16 different vineyards in. Sonoma

A blend of 16 different vineyards in. Sonoma

3 people found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2014
Mvon Higgins

Scarlet violet glass with scarlet violet translucent rim. Pretty, light nose of cedar, blackberry, cherry, raspberry, earth and hints of tobacco and vanilla. Light body brings nice acidic tartness of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Finishes medium long due to tiny tannins with an ending cedar/oak note. Good balance, structure and value at $19.99 USD. Easy recommendation for a tart sipper!

Scarlet violet glass with scarlet violet translucent rim. Pretty, light nose of cedar, blackberry, cherry, raspberry, earth and hints of tobacco and vanilla. Light body brings nice acidic tartness of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Finishes medium long due to tiny tannins with an ending cedar/oak note. Good balance, structure and value at $19.99 USD. Easy recommendation for a tart sipper!

2 people found it helpfulSep 12th, 2015
Nick Hindle

Tremendous Pinot, plenty of strong flavors for this balanced medium body. Spicy notes and subtle cherry flavor, along with a cedar filled bouquet. Very impressed for a 2012, hard vintage year for sure. I'm a big fan of the branding as well, classic but eye catching nonetheless.

Tremendous Pinot, plenty of strong flavors for this balanced medium body. Spicy notes and subtle cherry flavor, along with a cedar filled bouquet. Very impressed for a 2012, hard vintage year for sure. I'm a big fan of the branding as well, classic but eye catching nonetheless.

2 people found it helpfulJan 13th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

It was more than 20 years ago that the inaugural vintage of Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine made its debut, part of the Duckhorn Wine Company. Aromas of ripe berry fruits with tea and herb notes. On the palate ripe cherry and strawberry flavors with spicy cola notes, soft tannins with balanced acidity. Lingering crisp finish ending with earthy tones, a bit better than ‘15, which was great! Good value!

It was more than 20 years ago that the inaugural vintage of Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine made its debut, part of the Duckhorn Wine Company. Aromas of ripe berry fruits with tea and herb notes. On the palate ripe cherry and strawberry flavors with spicy cola notes, soft tannins with balanced acidity. Lingering crisp finish ending with earthy tones, a bit better than ‘15, which was great! Good value!

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2018
Natalie Dillon

Great stand alone wine - awesome full flavor - smoky, mushroom (though I was the only one who smelled that), blood orange

Great stand alone wine - awesome full flavor - smoky, mushroom (though I was the only one who smelled that), blood orange

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2017