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2009 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 54
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Ryan@Rhone wrote: 91 points
April 24, 2023 - Ruby color with browning at edges. Nose slightly muted but clear cocoa. Nice acidity stands out along with the velvety mouth feel. Medium body. The grippy tannins smooth out with air. The palate is enjoyable and there is still plenty of fruit along with chocolate. The alcohol does not seem fully integrated as it stands out at the end quite a bit. Lingering finish with cherries, Enjoyable and doesn’t seem over the hill. Probably at peak.
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Bill's Notes wrote: 90 points
December 28, 2022 - A winner from Duckhorn. The 2009 Merlot has peaked, I wouldn't wait much longer. No dark edges, wonderful fruity nose and great tannins. if you have it in your cellar, now is the time to enjoy.
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Ryan@Rhone Likes this wine: 91 points
August 30, 2022 - Slightly brown around the edges. Somewhat muted nose. Dark fruit with good acidity and still quite grippy tannins with a simple drying finish. Med body. Enjoyable and definitely not over the hill but don’t think I’ll wait long to drink the other 2009 I have.
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joefel wrote: 93 points
January 22, 2021 - Not sure what the people with the low scores were drinking. This stuff is drinking fabulous.
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DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 90 points
October 19, 2020 - Clear. Deep ruby in color. Medium intensity nose of blueberry, blackberry and black plum. I don't feel much development on the nose. Dry, medium plus body, medium acidity, assertive grip, medium and well integrated alcohol. Flavors are also primary. Nothing cooked, nothing overripe. It's very fresh. Finish is velvety and of mid length. Not a highly complex bottle but this may need some more time. The acid, the fruit and tannin are there. It still tastes quite young. Purchased eight years ago. Cellared since then.
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By Richard Jennings
2/24/2012 (link) 92 points(Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley) Medium dark ruby color; French oak, vanilla, berry, black fruit, sweet coffee nose; rich, ripe black fruit, berry, espresso palate; needs 1-2 years; medium-plus finish (84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc; 16 mos. in 100% French oak, 20% new, 80% second vintage; 14.5% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Duckhorn Vineyards
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 669576018576, 669576019283, 669576019306
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 694 (38%)
- Consumed 1,121 (62%)
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Filet mignon, PastaWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerDuckhorn Vineyards
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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