2009 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 375ml
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Our Napa Valley Merlot is a complex blend of several individual vineyard lots, incorporating fruit from our Estate Vineyards and from top independent growers throughout the Napa Valley. The final wine is a rich and cohesive expression of the entire Napa Valley, reflecting the varied microclimates and soils of this unique appellation.
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91
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content
84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Cooperage
100% French Oak Château-style Barrels (60 Gallons)
Age of Barrels: 25% new, 75% second vintage
Winemaker Notes
This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity supporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, plum and raspberry. Round, supple tannins provide an enticing framework for the flavors and contribute to a lingering finish.
Other Notes
Release Date: December 2011
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 10 - October 21, 2009
Sugar
25.3° Brix
Acid
0.59 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.51
Aging
15 Months
Fermentation
8-10 days fermentation at 80°F
Bottling Date
April 2011
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Enthusiast
91