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Duckhorn Vineyards
Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent the last forty years perfecting its production of Merlot. Being one of the few wineries in Napa Valley that chose to perfect their Merlot rather than Cabernet Sauvignon has allowed them to focus on youthful drinkability, approachability, and smooth texture. With their estate vineyards taking over more than 400 hectares, the Merlot is considered to be one of the best in the state of California.
Tasting Notes
- WA93
- Sharing a dense purple color, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Stout Vineyard exhibits notes of crushed rocks, blueberries, black raspberries and cassis. This young, promising 2001 is nearly as youthful as the Monitor Ledge cuvee, but slightly more concentrated. It needs 2-3 years of cellaring and should drink well for 20-25 years. Rating: 93+
- WE92
- More tannic than Duckhorn's Monitor Ledge, with more darkly skinned fruit flavors and chocolate. Perfectly balanced in flamboyant new oak and acids, rich and supple, long in the finish.
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