Decoy
Limited Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruit, spice, cedar and herb notes, aged in French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with cedar, wafts of vanilla, wrapped in herb spice notes. Fine soft tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and sweet spice notes.
Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruit, spice, cedar and herb notes, aged in French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with cedar, wafts of vanilla, wrapped in herb spice notes. Fine soft tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and sweet spice notes.
Aug 9th, 2024
Decent or average but non distinct. Medium body and tannic. Slightly acidic and dry. cherry blackberry boysenberry floral, hints of pepper licorice asparagus
Slight aroma of cheese
Decent or average but non distinct. Medium body and tannic. Slightly acidic and dry. cherry blackberry boysenberry floral, hints of pepper licorice asparagus
Slight aroma of cheese
Medium concentration of color. Another enjoyable Decoy. Less plum forward as the Merlot but you still get it. Light oak with chocolate in the hard finish. Medium tannins with medium to long finish. I enjoy their Merlot more.
Medium concentration of color. Another enjoyable Decoy. Less plum forward as the Merlot but you still get it. Light oak with chocolate in the hard finish. Medium tannins with medium to long finish. I enjoy their Merlot more.
Nov 6th, 2024
v21. Very nice. Soft dried herb and tobacco nose. Fresh, slightly sour, black currant fruit. Bright, clean, slightly tart and dry chocolate finish. Good entertaining wine.
v21. Very nice. Soft dried herb and tobacco nose. Fresh, slightly sour, black currant fruit. Bright, clean, slightly tart and dry chocolate finish. Good entertaining wine.
Jun 9th, 2024Xmas bottle I couldn’t try due to being sick for a month! Good like most Duckhorn bottles.
Xmas bottle I couldn’t try due to being sick for a month! Good like most Duckhorn bottles.
Jan 22nd, 2024
Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, ripe blackberry, licorice, violet, black pepper. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, ripe blackberry, licorice, violet, black pepper. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
