2007 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Rector Creek Vineyard Merlot
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Only produced in exceptional vintages, this vineyard-designate Merlot from our mid-valley Rector Creek Vineyard offers a beautiful case study in terroir.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon: Cooperage: 100% French Oak, Chateau-Style Barrels (60 gallons); Age of Barrels: 100% New
Winemaker Notes
Though still displaying the complexity and structure for which our Merlots are known, this unique wine highlights a defining grace and refinement, with sophisticated aromatics and distinctive blueberry notes. It begins with exotic layers of Asian spice, red plum, chestnut, lavender and vanilla, before revealing a velvety texture, firm, ripe tannins and alluring flavors of blueberry, cherry, mocha and walnut.
Production
The 2007 growing season began early and was unusually dry, with rainfall totals that were 50 percent below average. Cool spring weather continued into the summer with temperatures down by approximately 5 degrees from August through October. The cool, steady weather produced a long harvest spread out over 80 days. This relaxed pace allowed us to pick in multiple passes, ensuring ideal ripening and flavor development in the fruit.
Other Notes
Released: May 2010
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2007
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Rector Creek Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 7 – October 26, 2007
Sugar
26.2° Brix
Acid
0.61 g/100ml Titratable Acidity
pH
3.49
Aging
20 Months in Barrel
Bottling Date
July 2009
Alcohol %
14.5
