Say Duckhorn and red wine, either Merlot or Cabernet, comes to mind. But it would be a mistake to dismiss the Duckhorn Chardonnay because it’s made it a style that is growing in popularity with California winemakers. The 2017 combines freshness and elegance with rich, ripe fruit that benefits from restraint. The wine shows nuances of lemon oil, pair and ripe apple with an array of baking spices. It is superbly balanced and exhibits impressive length. At this price it’s a steal.
Duckhorn, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2017
By Robert Whitley