Duckhorn Vineyards

Estate Grown Rector Creek Vineyard Merlot

8.823 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Bright mid red fruit and blue fruits, cherry cola, soft herbs and spice. On the lighter side for mouthfeel and completely. A nice wine young not one to age for any length.

Bright mid red fruit and blue fruits, cherry cola, soft herbs and spice. On the lighter side for mouthfeel and completely. A nice wine young not one to age for any length.

Jul 19th, 2015
Darya Karelina

Loved it!

Loved it!

Nov 25th, 2020
Juan Mendoza

Strawberry, cola, vanilla, well balanced

Strawberry, cola, vanilla, well balanced

Mar 12th, 2016
E Kosgei

Tennis ball and light vanilla flavored with berries. Light for a merlot

Tennis ball and light vanilla flavored with berries. Light for a merlot

Nov 21st, 2015
Jennifer Chambers

Big flavor needs big flavor meal. Chicken Kiev.

Big flavor needs big flavor meal. Chicken Kiev.

Nov 6th, 2015
Laura Purdy

Full flavor that hits the front of the palate

Full flavor that hits the front of the palate

Nov 6th, 2015
Gabriel Grossman

Great Vineyard, Great Wine

Great Vineyard, Great Wine

Sep 16th, 2015
Matt Nicoletti

Berries, rhubarb and vanilla. Strong Tannins.

Berries, rhubarb and vanilla. Strong Tannins.

Jul 19th, 2015
Mario Anima

Could benefit from a bit more age, but overall rich cherry notes mixed with earthy body. After opening up for an hour, this became delightful.

Could benefit from a bit more age, but overall rich cherry notes mixed with earthy body. After opening up for an hour, this became delightful.

Jul 23rd, 2014
Brent S

Brent had this 9 years ago

Brent had this 9 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2015