2009 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley

Community Tasting Notes (54) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  4/24/2023 - Ryan@Rhone wrote: 91 Points

  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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  12/28/2022 - Bill's Notes wrote: 90 Points

  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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  8/30/2022 - Ryan@Rhone Likes this wine: 91 Points

  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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  1/22/2021 - joefel wrote: 93 Points

  Not sure what the people with the low scores were drinking. This stuff is drinking fabulous.

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  10/19/2020 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 90 Points

  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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