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2006 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Rector Creek Vineyard Merlot

Duckhorn Vineyards

Appellation

Napa Valley

Type

Red

Varietal

Merlot

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The wine is finely textured, with a seamless tannin structure that leads to a satisfying bitter chocolate finish.

Wine Profile

Vineyard Notes

1 Estate Vineyard - Rector Creek Vineyard

Production Notes

Varietal Content 100% Merlot Cooperage 100% French Oak, Chateau-Style Barrels (60 gallons) Age of Barrels: 100% New

Winemaker Notes

As one of the coolest vineyards in our Estate program, Rector Creek benefits from a slightly longer growing season. The climate and the site’s rocky alluvial soils combine to produce Merlot known for its underlying blueberry and floral elements, velvety structure and refined character. These qualities are all on display, alongside red-fruit layers of cherry, red currant and rhubarb, as well as notes of leather, spearmint and spice.

Production

The 2006 growing season was marked by a very mild summer with a mid-July heat spike that accelerated ripening. Mild temperatures continued throughout the fall allowing for a moderately paced harvest. The long growing season brought complex and intense flavor and aroma development.

Other Notes

Released: May 2009

Wine Specs

Vintage

2006

Varietal

Merlot

Appellation

Napa Valley

Vineyard Designation

Rector Creek Vineyard

Harvest Date

September 8 – October 31, 2006

Sugar

26.3° Brix

Acid

Titratable Acidity: 0.64 g/100ml

3.32

Aging

18 Months

Bottling Date

July 2008

Alcohol %

14.5%

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