Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley 2014 is a Napa Valley Merlot from Duckhorn Vineyards, bottled at 750mL. It is the regional Merlot bottling from the estate Napa Valley programme.
About This Wine
Duckhorn Vineyards was founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in Napa Valley with a focus on Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has worked with Merlot from its first vintages and bottles both a regional Napa Valley Merlot and single-vineyard Merlot bottlings from sites such as Three Palms Vineyard. The 2014 vintage is from the regional Napa Valley Merlot programme and is presented in standard 750mL format.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dark cherry, plum and soft herb from the Napa Valley Merlot programme.
- Palate: Medium-bodied and round, with ripe Merlot fruit, soft tannin and savoury depth.
- Finish: Smooth and approachable, with red fruit and a clean oak close.
Serving & Food
Serve at 16 to 18 degrees in a generous red-wine glass after a brief decant. Roast duck with herbs suits the wine soft red-fruit profile.
How to Enjoy
Open for an approachable dinner where a Napa Merlot wine is the right fit.
Product Details
Producer: Duckhorn Vineyards
Wine: Merlot Napa Valley
Region: Napa Valley, California
Vintage: 2014
Country: United States
Grapes: Merlot
Volume: 750mL
About the Winery
Duckhorn Vineyards was founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in Napa Valley with a focus on Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has worked with Merlot since its early years and bottles both a regional Napa Valley Merlot and single-vineyard bottlings from sites such as Three Palms Vineyard. Today the winery runs a multi-vineyard Napa programme.