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Duckhorn Vineyards

Estate Grown Rector Creek Vineyard Merlot

8.946 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Duckhorn VineyardsNapa Valley, CaliforniaMerlot
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik
9.3

Fantastic. A little lighter than what I would expect from a Merlot, but a beautiful, well balanced wine.

Fantastic. A little lighter than what I would expect from a Merlot, but a beautiful, well balanced wine.

Jul 6th, 2016
Jason Yeager
9.4

Another excellent effort by the reliable Duckhorn. Yum!

Another excellent effort by the reliable Duckhorn. Yum!

Apr 9th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Bright mid red fruit and blue fruits, cherry cola, soft herbs and spice. On the lighter side for mouthfeel and completely. A nice wine young not one to age for any length.

Bright mid red fruit and blue fruits, cherry cola, soft herbs and spice. On the lighter side for mouthfeel and completely. A nice wine young not one to age for any length.

Jul 19th, 2015
Darya Karelina
9.5

Loved it!

Loved it!

Nov 25th, 2020
Eric Campion
9.5

Rich and tasty.

Rich and tasty.

Aug 13th, 2019
Juan Mendoza
8.5

Strawberry, cola, vanilla, well balanced

Strawberry, cola, vanilla, well balanced

Mar 12th, 2016
Chris Mcdonough
9.0

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Dec 26th, 2015
Christy Vaughan
8.8

Christmas!

Christmas!

Dec 26th, 2015
E Kosgei
7.8

Tennis ball and light vanilla flavored with berries. Light for a merlot

Tennis ball and light vanilla flavored with berries. Light for a merlot

Nov 21st, 2015
Jennifer Chambers
8.6

Big flavor needs big flavor meal. Chicken Kiev.

Big flavor needs big flavor meal. Chicken Kiev.

Nov 6th, 2015