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2004 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot "Red Wine"

Winery: Duckhorn Vineyards

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Wine"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 91% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 1% Cabernet Franc & Petite Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Howell Mountain

State or country: CA

Price: $75

Cases produced: 2,722

KWG Score: 86.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 15, 2009

Wine Review: This dark ruby Merlot based wine opens with an attractive blueberry bouquet with hints of black cherry and vanilla. On the palate, this full bodied wine is very nicely balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a pleasant blueberry with hints of plum and oak. The finish is rather dry and its moderate tannins are nicely prolonged. The panel suggested that this wine would pair well with pot roast. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This Napa Valley Red Wine reflects the power and intensity of its rugged, high elevation terroir, displaying excellent structure, strong tannins and a complex undercurrent of earthy minerality. Featuring extracted aromas of dark chocolate, mulled fruit, and spice, this robust wine also offers savory hints of porcini and soy. On the palate, mouth-filling flavors of blackberry, black currant, mocha, and menthol are accentuated by hints of lavender, graphite, herbs, and sweet oak.

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