This past weekend friends invited us for an evening of socializing and dinner. My friend Roger had decided to treat all of us with a Duckhorn Merlot 2009. He had read about Duckhorn on this blog. A wine I had recommended in the New Release posting in February (posted below). Nice, since this wine wasn’t on my shopping list. I do like Merlot and it gave me the opportunity to review it.
A blend of mostly Merlot at 84%, Cabernet Sauvignon at 10% and 6 % Cabernet Franc, adding texture and complexity to the overall package. Ageing took place in 100% French oak barrels (25% new and 75% second vintage) for 15 months. This Merlot opened up with very sensuous aromas of blackberry, cherry, red plum, sage, licorice, earthy and vanilla notes. Dry, medium to full bodied (with alcohol coming in at 14.5%) with exquisite balance between soft seductive fruit and savoury flavours, fine acidity and framed by silky tannins. The wine finish is very enjoyable, with lots of finesse, sweet and sour fruit, vanilla and fine grained tannins. This wine is better served with food now, or give it 1 or 2 years in your cellar for all the elements of this wine to come together. It is always very nice to catch up with friends, enjoy a nice meal over a great bottle of wine. Thank you Michel and Roger. An awesome wine with lots of sophistication and elegance, score 91 points.
LCBO New Release of February 18, 2012 (992529) at $56.95
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