This wine is a blend of 86% Merlot, 9.5% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 3.5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Maturation took place in 100%
French oak Château -style
barrels (60 Gallons), 20% new barrels and 80% second vintage for 16 months with
alcohol coming in at 14.5%.
This wines opens up with aromas of cherry, plum,
spice box, baking spices floral and mineral notes. On the mouthfeel,
medium-full bodied, smooth and complex flavours, mild acidity and fine
grained tannins. Medium length and a bit hot on the finish but with soft
seductive fruit flavours lingering. This wine may not represent value but is another
very enjoyable wine from Duckhorn. Definetely more Bordeaux than California in style, score 90 points.
Purchased May 28, 2011 LCBO New Release (995529) at
$54.95
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