Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.2178 ratings
8.918 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
Corey Zamora, CSW

Tried it blind, nose smelled new world, but the palate had me thinking right bank. Very true to the varietal

Tried it blind, nose smelled new world, but the palate had me thinking right bank. Very true to the varietal

3 people found it helpfulJun 13th, 2014
grape friend

Suuuuper smooth and great at a tailgate!

Suuuuper smooth and great at a tailgate!

Dec 19th, 2015
Grant Simpson

Lots of good fruit, raspberries cranberries, baking spices w good oak integration, pallatte is silky smooth

Lots of good fruit, raspberries cranberries, baking spices w good oak integration, pallatte is silky smooth

Jun 30th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

The nose shows lots of stewed berries with a touch of bramble happening in the background. Raspberry and chocolate flavors emerge on the palate, with short pleasurable tannins.

The nose shows lots of stewed berries with a touch of bramble happening in the background. Raspberry and chocolate flavors emerge on the palate, with short pleasurable tannins.

Jan 30th, 2015
Ian Blackburn

Winner vs it's right bank competitor! Sweet chocolate, bright red fruit, aggressive oak influences, well balanced and proportioned - Duckhorns 2010 is a lovable effort and merits 91 points in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine

Winner vs it's right bank competitor! Sweet chocolate, bright red fruit, aggressive oak influences, well balanced and proportioned - Duckhorns 2010 is a lovable effort and merits 91 points in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine

May 26th, 2014
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

8.6

Tastes like napa and sunshine.

Tastes like napa and sunshine.

Mar 21st, 2014
David Denham

Courtesy of the manager at Brio....

Courtesy of the manager at Brio....

Nov 16th, 2013
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Half bottle at Market Restaurant in St. Helena. An old favorite, it's been too long.

Half bottle at Market Restaurant in St. Helena. An old favorite, it's been too long.

Oct 28th, 2013
Denise Gasz

2010 vintage in 2020! So good! Deep red, smooth, balanced.

2010 vintage in 2020! So good! Deep red, smooth, balanced.

Mar 3rd, 2020
Chris England

When’s a Merlot not a Merlot; when it’s American 🤣 A solid “Merlot” from Duckhorn as always at a right priced £40 👍

📍 Duckhorn Merlot 2010

🏵 93 points

🍇 90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc - that’s a Merlot then 😂

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Soft smoked oak through rich plump beaten damson plum w/ blueberry, cocoa cream, blackcurrant & mineralised herbs

👄 Med+ body of creamy plum & punchy blackcurrant w/ tones of blueberry bathed in buttery cocoa

🎯 Long dark black fruit plummy blueberry cocoa goo fest that’s a silky fruit bomb

When’s a Merlot not a Merlot; when it’s American 🤣 A solid “Merlot” from Duckhorn as always at a right priced £40 👍

📍 Duckhorn Merlot 2010

🏵 93 points

🍇 90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc - that’s a Merlot then 😂

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Soft smoked oak through rich plump beaten damson plum w/ blueberry, cocoa cream, blackcurrant & mineralised herbs

👄 Med+ body of creamy plum & punchy blackcurrant w/ tones of blueberry bathed in buttery cocoa

🎯 Long dark black fruit plummy blueberry cocoa goo fest that’s a silky fruit bomb

Sep 19th, 2018