The Atlas Peak appellation hasn’t been in the Duckhorn stable for very long, but it is very quickly proving itself as worthy more established bottlings. While not as polished and complex as the exceptional 2010 release from Atlas Peak, the 2011 is nevertheless an impressive wine that shows juicy plum and black cherry notes with hints of tobacco leaf and spice.
Duckhorn Vineyards, Atlas Peak (Napa Valley) Merlot 2011
By Robert Whitley