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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
- The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Patzimaro Vineyard is the most evolved and drinkable of these single vineyard offerings. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a stunning perfume of sweet licorice intermixed with black currants, chocolate, cedar and spice box. With sweet tannins, a broad, savory, multidimensional mouthfeel, abundant fruit and an impressive finish, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 20 years.
- WE92
- Similar to the Stout bottling, a rather dry, tannic wine, filled with dark stone fruit flavors. Grips the palate with dusty astringency now, but aging should soften and release the underlying sweetness and fruit. Nice overall balance and concentration.
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