2020 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Rector Creek Vineyard
2020 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Rector Creek Vineyard

2020 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Rector Creek Vineyard


2020 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Rector Creek Vineyard


Varietal Composition: 100% estate fruit - 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon

Rector Creek Vineyard is located north of the town of Yountville along the Silverado Trail. A unique climate featuring a cooling afternoon breeze combined with Rector Creek’s rocky alluvial soils creates excellent growing conditions for the vines. As a result, Rector Creek produces an elegant expression of Merlot with attractive blueberry and allspice aromatics, velvety structure and refined character highlighting classic notes of spicy plum.

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Winemaker Notes

Once again, Rector Creek has produced a lush and impeccably polished expression of Merlot with alluring aromas of black cherry, red plum, raspberry, dark chocolate and strawberry. On the palate the bright red berry flavors flow across supple, velvety tannins to a long, elegant finish.

Specifications

Vintage
2020
Varietal
Merlot
Alcohol
14.5
Appellation
Napa Valley
Acid
0.60 g/100 ml
pH
3.64
Aging
Aged 18 months in 100% French oak 75% new, 25% neutral

Three Palms Vineyard

The iconic 3 three palms has become a consistent benchmark for New World Merlot

Elevation

357 feet

Acreage/Size

85 acres

Varietals

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Sub-appellation

Calistoga

Soil Type

Bale Loam, Cortina Very Stony Loam

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