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Duckhorn Merlot 2018 Wine Review

Duckhorn Merlot 2018

Duckhorn Merlot 2018

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $69.95

Drink: 2021-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Duckhorn

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Duckhorn 2018 Merlot is a lush and plushy Merlot-driven red blend with 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot added to the mix. Luxuriously lush on the palate with dark plum, blueberry, dark cherry and earthy flavours on the palate wrapped up in a smoky veil. Tannins are velvety. The wine was aged 15 months in French oak barrels. Dan Duckhorn, who founded Duckhorn Vineyards in 1976, was one of the first to recognize Merlot's potential in the Napa Valley.

Merlot food pairings: bison burgers, steaks, crown pork roast.

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This Duckhorn Merlot 2018 was reviewed on November 12, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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OTHER: A fresh style of Merlot with light chocolate and blueberry character. Medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish. Food matcher. Drink now. Score - 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 28, 2015) - Community Wine Reviews
Dan Duckhorn started producing Merlot in 1978 in California. This robust Merlot has been blended with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. - Community Wine Reviews

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