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2013

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley

Tasted 25 January 2017 California · Napa Valley

Tight, reserved, and not extremely giving in terms of core fruit flavors. Some red and black currant, alcohol, and cedar. Mid-palate was weak and flat. Not something I would ever revisit if I didn't have to.

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