Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.210 ratings

9.03 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

Top Notes For

9.5

Jack & Arden put together a wonderful evening of delicious food and great wines, and a few of us attendees contributed some bottles to enjoy as well. Great night!

Served blind. My guess was left bank Bordeaux. This had some must to blow off but once it did, this was my WOTN. We were all surprised when this was revealed. Potpourri, herbs de Provence, and dried cranberry on the nose. Good weight...strawberry and raspberries, rose petal, old fig. Faint notes of leather. Thanks for bringing @Arden Barnett

Jack & Arden put together a wonderful evening of delicious food and great wines, and a few of us attendees contributed some bottles to enjoy as well. Great night!

Served blind. My guess was left bank Bordeaux. This had some must to blow off but once it did, this was my WOTN. We were all surprised when this was revealed. Potpourri, herbs de Provence, and dried cranberry on the nose. Good weight...strawberry and raspberries, rose petal, old fig. Faint notes of leather. Thanks for bringing @Arden Barnett

Dec 17th, 2018

8.8

Certainly would garner a higher rating if about 10 years younger

Certainly would garner a higher rating if about 10 years younger

Feb 13th, 2019

1985 had been stored poorly yet we were all impressed with it having been unsure if it had survived mistreatment.

1985 had been stored poorly yet we were all impressed with it having been unsure if it had survived mistreatment.

Aug 10th, 2014

Carmine Martignetti

9.7

Incredibly put together, full of sweet fruit. Could be just at peak at over 30

Incredibly put together, full of sweet fruit. Could be just at peak at over 30

Jan 5th, 2018

Rafael E. Garcia

Sommelier, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas

8.8

Rafael E. had this 8 years ago

Rafael E. had this 8 years ago

Jun 6th, 2016

8.6

Nico had this 9 years ago

Nico had this 9 years ago

Apr 27th, 2016

Sean & Amy Rocca

9.3

Sean & Amy had this 6 years ago

Sean & Amy had this 6 years ago

Jul 13th, 2018

9.2

Brian had this 8 years ago

Brian had this 8 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2016

9.4

Gil had this 10 years ago

Gil had this 10 years ago

Jul 5th, 2014