2017 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
SKU #1474217
92 points
James Suckling
A nicely crafted 2017 red with berries, plums and hints of dark chocolate on the nose and palate. Medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Pretty fruit at the end. Drink or hold.
(1/2020)
90 points
Connoisseurs Guide
Here is rich, well-mannered Merlot that puts a heavy emphasis
on the very specific, black cherry fruit of the variety and comes
with a trim bit of sweet oak that serves to enhance its steady and
sustained richness. It is moderately full-bodied and fleshy in feel
with well-integrated tannins that firm without being at all
intrusive, and, if neither as deep nor as far-reaching in range as
its companion from the Three Palms Vineyard, it is a thoroughly
tasty Merlot, that, if possessing mid-term aging potential, is a
polished, well-made example that those who are a bit short on
patience are certain to find inviting if uncorked and enjoyed in
the very near term.
(10/2020)
90 points
Wine & Spirits
Duckhorn takes rich and supple Napa Valley merlot in an elegant direction. While there may be a lot of juicy blackberry fruit, along with a toasty, smoky presence of oak, both of those elements serve to elevate the texture. Rather than complexity, this wine is all about supple pleasures, with nothing out of place.
(10/2020)
