Merlot master Duckhorn hits it again with this Carneros bottling, offering a different profile than their other Merlots. This one delivers cherry, ripe cranberry and brown spice over structured backbone and moderate oak tones. It’s full-bodied and long, already showing nice integration of flavors, and is worthy of extended aging.
Duckhorn, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Merlot 2012
By Rich Cook