Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
Merlot

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot

Duckhorn750 ml14.5% ABV

The quintessential benchmark of Napa Valley Merlot

This premium Merlot offers an alluring nose of dark red berries and floral notes, framed by handsomely structured tannins. The palate is supple and polished, delivering rich flavors of cherry, plum, and red currant accented by cedar and dried herbs.

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93/ 100
Outstanding
Beverage Testing Institute· read the review

Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Wine glassBordeaux glass
Gifting
Celebration
Dinner Party
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Food pairings

Traditional
Pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction or herb-crusted lamb chops.
Vegetarian
Roasted wild mushroom risotto with parmesan.
Cheese
Aged Gouda or semi-firm Gruyère.
Also good withDuckMushrooms

The story behind it

The maker

Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent over forty years establishing itself as one of North America's premier producers of Bordeaux varietals. Their unwavering dedication to quality has made their Napa Valley estate a benchmark winery on the global stage.

How it is made

Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting classic Napa Valley Merlot since its inaugural 1978 vintage, pioneering Merlot's status as a premium stand-alone varietal in America. The wine is sourced from both estate vineyards and top Napa Valley growers to ensure consistent complexity.

From Napa Valley, California, USA