Duckhorn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Merlot Blend

8.613 ratings

9.15 pro ratings

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.2

In a good spot

In a good spot

Sep 24th, 2017

9.2

Slightly past its prime but still strong. Nice mountain flavors but really opened up after 30-50 minutes in the decanter.

Slightly past its prime but still strong. Nice mountain flavors but really opened up after 30-50 minutes in the decanter.

Jul 27th, 2018

8.8

Sadly past its prime...great nose (raisins), looks great and tastes perfect at first but has a sour plum finish. Tolerable though

Sadly past its prime...great nose (raisins), looks great and tastes perfect at first but has a sour plum finish. Tolerable though

Apr 14th, 2016

6.1

Reason ready to celebrate! But corked in 2016

Reason ready to celebrate! But corked in 2016

Feb 19th, 2016

6.1

Past its prime, sadly

Past its prime, sadly

Aug 4th, 2014

8.9

Nico had this 8 years ago

Nico had this 8 years ago

Apr 27th, 2016

Rafael E. Garcia

Sommelier, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas

9.0

Rafael E. had this 8 years ago

Rafael E. had this 8 years ago

Feb 13th, 2016

Rafael E. Garcia

Sommelier, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas

9.0

Rafael E. had this 9 years ago

Rafael E. had this 9 years ago

May 15th, 2015

9.2

Nico had this 9 years ago

Nico had this 9 years ago

May 15th, 2015

9.5

Dakin had this 8 years ago

Dakin had this 8 years ago

Jul 27th, 2016