Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.1423 ratings
9.028 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
Ron R
9.0

Good product. Solid presentation. Needs a little more weight on the mid palate.

Good product. Solid presentation. Needs a little more weight on the mid palate.

Jun 30th, 2019
Jeff D.

Soft, elegant, simple....still tend to lean towards the 3 Palms personally

Soft, elegant, simple....still tend to lean towards the 3 Palms personally

Aug 29th, 2018
Michael McConnell

Perfect wine for a Friday night. Always a great standard, the blend is great.

Perfect wine for a Friday night. Always a great standard, the blend is great.

2 people found it helpfulSep 17th, 2016
Steve Nelson

Incredible bottle!

Incredible bottle!

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2016
Noemi Oropeza

A rich scent and flavor of plum and vanilla, Love❤️

A rich scent and flavor of plum and vanilla, Love❤️

1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016
Mike Campbell

Generally not a big fan of Merlots but this is outstanding. Smooth and peppery.

Generally not a big fan of Merlots but this is outstanding. Smooth and peppery.

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
Sean Genn

Rich core of dark and red fruit with mocha and oak flavors in the background.

Rich core of dark and red fruit with mocha and oak flavors in the background.

Jul 10th, 2016
Cory Fierro

2012 vintage. Beautiful dark ruby color. Red and blue fruits with some organic earth on the nose. Dry but juicy on the palate with bursting red fruits. This is a really drinkable merlot that, for me, doesn't make me excited to try it again.

2012 vintage. Beautiful dark ruby color. Red and blue fruits with some organic earth on the nose. Dry but juicy on the palate with bursting red fruits. This is a really drinkable merlot that, for me, doesn't make me excited to try it again.

Jun 1st, 2016
Weijie Shi (Jay)

I just cannot hate this merlot. 2012 vintage.

I just cannot hate this merlot. 2012 vintage.

Apr 18th, 2016
Joe Paradise

Ripe cherry and plum with mocha and hints of earth nodding to that old world inspiration. Lush ripe tannins. A very tasty wine. However Not sure if it lives up to all the hype.

Ripe cherry and plum with mocha and hints of earth nodding to that old world inspiration. Lush ripe tannins. A very tasty wine. However Not sure if it lives up to all the hype.

Nov 30th, 2015