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2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Merlot

Duckhorn Vineyards

Appellation

Napa Valley

Type

Red

Varietal

Merlot

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This full-bodied Merlot offers ripe, seductive flavors, well-integrated tannins and a sophisticated palate structure.

Wine Profile

Vineyard Notes

5 Estate Vineyards (Monitor Ledge, Rector Creek, Patzimaro, Stout and Candlestick Ridge)

Production Notes

Varietal Content 84% Merlot 13% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot Cooperage 100% French Oak, Chateau-Style Barrels (60 gallons) Age of Barrels: 100% New

Winemaker Notes

The bouquet reveals layered aromatics of plum, vanilla bean and spice, as well as evocative notes of saddle leather, tobacco leaf and rich, moist earth. On the palate, these elements lead to rich blackberry, red cherry and mocha flavors, complemented by inviting notes of blueberry, loganberry and currant.

Production

The 2005 season began with a wet winter and spring, which led to annual rainfall totals that were well above average. In many ways the 2005 season was reminiscent of the excellent 1997 vintage, which offered an abundant harvest of remarkable quality.

Other Notes

Released: April 2008

Wine Specs

Vintage

2005

Varietal

Merlot

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

September 14 - October 31, 2005

Sugar

26.7° Brix

Acid

Titratable Acidity: 0.72 g/100ml

3.38

Aging

20 Months

Bottling Date

July 2007

Alcohol %

14.5%

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