Duckhorn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Merlot

9.353 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
Top Notes For
Jay Ryan

Thank you Bill Murray. Delicious.

Thank you Bill Murray. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014
Doug Kahn

Texture and elegance. Not as overripe as one would imagine. Great balance and still has years to go

Texture and elegance. Not as overripe as one would imagine. Great balance and still has years to go

Dec 2nd, 2016
Penny Wild-perkowski

1996. Opened too late but still fruity and enjoyable. Some band-aid.

1996. Opened too late but still fruity and enjoyable. Some band-aid.

Apr 5th, 2021
Matt Forester

994. Earthy barnyard.

994. Earthy barnyard.

Apr 7th, 2018
Miguel Espinosa

Incredible smooth. Dark fruits and licorice

Incredible smooth. Dark fruits and licorice

Jan 28th, 2017
GaryWEdwards

Big plum in 6L package . Drinking perfectly . Oversized merlot . Wow. Hints of cocoa

Big plum in 6L package . Drinking perfectly . Oversized merlot . Wow. Hints of cocoa

Dec 24th, 2016
Eddie Grystar

Soft, mellow, a bit tired

Soft, mellow, a bit tired

Sep 23rd, 2016
S.R.Alexander

Big and austere with unfortunate dimming fruit. What is left is coffee bean and charcoal with a menthol finish. Definitely on the decline.

Big and austere with unfortunate dimming fruit. What is left is coffee bean and charcoal with a menthol finish. Definitely on the decline.

Sep 10th, 2016
S.R.Alexander

Plummy chocolate sauce. Still big and fresh.

Plummy chocolate sauce. Still big and fresh.

Aug 14th, 2016
Eric

Extremely delicate. Great fruit. Live and rare!

Extremely delicate. Great fruit. Live and rare!

Mar 29th, 2016