2017 Duckhorn Vineyards The Discussion

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 93.9 points

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  12/31/2023 - mfimiani47 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Too early but still quite enjoyable. A powerful beast with some well-intentioned finesse. Really enjoyed this. In 5+ years will be amazing.

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  12/29/2023 - Kozakofthewest Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Its too early to drink , vanilla and fruit overwhelmed the beauty of the wine. Wine is a beast that needs to slumber 5 or more years . Then It will be hitting 93+ rating. Time in the decanter didn't help either 4h and the taste was still overwhelming.

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  9/17/2023 - zylmanj Likes this wine: 95 Points

  I am very impressed with this red blend. Great aroma and silky smooth on the palate. It is juicy, elegant, and delicious. It has very slight tannins that are nicely integrated into the tasting experience. This would be a huge crowd pleaser.

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  8/7/2023 - Mdb1982 Likes this wine: 93 Points

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  Production Notes
  Varietal Composition: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
  
  Winemaker Notes
  The 2017 vintage of The Discussion is a majestic and elegant wine that immediately demands attention with alluring aromas of black cherry compote, chocolate-covered blueberry, fig and cinnamon. As it opens up, hints of clove, toasted hazelnut and espresso bean emerge. On the palate, juicy blueberry, raspberry and pomegranate flavors meld with creamy oak to create a generous palate structure, with focused tannins and hints of sage and savory spice adding complexity to a long, stately finish.
  
  Production
  The 2017 growing season began with abundant winter rains, followed by a warm, dry spring that led to a perfectly timed budbreak. In addition to replenishing the water table, the early season rains produced robust canopies, which provided invaluable shade during a week-long heat event that kicked harvest into gear during the last week of August. This was followed by a much-needed cooldown that allowed the vines to recuperate, while also giving us extra hangtime for flavor development and tannin resolution. We harvested throughout September and into early October, with the grapes showing lovely ripeness and quality, yielding plush, polished and wonderfully complex wines.

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  3/18/2023 - ta75 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  A very elegant and velvety wine that goes down effortlessly. 1.5 hours in the decanter helped a lot; it was a little muted on the palate at first. Leather, plums, dark cherry, vanilla, blueberry, tar, high acidity and licorice. Holding for a few years will be a smart move, but a 1-2 hour decant will deliver the goods.

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