Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.1178 ratings

8.94 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

8.7

So true to the varietal.

So true to the varietal.

Mar 21st, 2016

9.0

Simple and pleasing with a tiny amount of Brett (in a good way)

Simple and pleasing with a tiny amount of Brett (in a good way)

Jun 26th, 2015

10

Always a solid option

Always a solid option

Jun 1st, 2024

Kristin MacDonald

8.0

A wine that doesn’t jump out at you but a solid sipping wine.

A wine that doesn’t jump out at you but a solid sipping wine.

Jan 14th, 2023

8.8

2012 vintage- smooooth

2012 vintage- smooooth

Oct 5th, 2022

6.6

Didn't like

Didn't like

Nov 26th, 2021

6.1

Do not like at all

Do not like at all

Oct 7th, 2021

9.5

took one home from the winery.
most delicious Merlot I’ve ever had

took one home from the winery.
most delicious Merlot I’ve ever had

Mar 2nd, 2021

9.6

Plum on the palate and nose

Plum on the palate and nose

Jul 6th, 2020

9.1

Notes of leather, cherry, plum and a slight hint of vanilla

Notes of leather, cherry, plum and a slight hint of vanilla

Apr 19th, 2020