The 2015 Carneros Merlot from Duckhorn is a savory beast that delivers a tarry note that beautifully complements its fruit profile of plums and blackberries. Well balanced, this wine goes down easy now, but has the structure to improve in the cellar over the next decade. The oak treatment is beautifully restrained, lending a touch of spice.
Duckhorn, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Merlot 2015
By Robert Whitley