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2018 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 1.5LProducer: Duckhorn Vineyards Region: Napa Valley, California Blend: 82% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1. 4% Cabernet Franc, 0. 4% Petit Verdot, 0. 2% Malbec Year: 2018 Winemaker Notes: "From its tempting aromas of ripe cherry and black raspberry to its sweet, dusty tannins and supple texture, this a lush and expansive expression of Napa Valley Merlot. Luxurious flavors of black plum, rhubarb crumble and chocolate covered raspberry mingle with hints

"This wine is delicious but subtle as it weaves tempting notes of raspberry and cream with toasted nut and baked bread nuances that provide complexity and layering

with the base wine coming from the 2018 vintage and 15% from reserve

plums and spice

new leather and dark spice

5% Cabernet

late-ripening site was picked between 13-18 October in 2021

The finish is refreshing and lingering

vanilla pod

It's medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and fresh acidity

The result is textural suppleness to complement the acidity

refreshing and medium-bodied with gorgeous

which Charles Symington reports as particularly noteworthy for touriga franca

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