| Rating | 85 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.9% |
| Price | $20.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-12-19 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Party Wine, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Merlot, Pinot Noir , Syrah / Shiraz
Decoy Sonoma County Merlot 2015 Review
In Cali if it says Merlot on the bottle and it's not from an estate, it only has to have 75% of Merlot in the wine. I am not exactly sure what else is in this second label of Duckhorn, but it's doing the job of keeping everything in check. With only 13.9% alcohol it sits right where wines from "Merlot" should sit to have good balance. This bottle, with soft blueberry fruit, a hint of well-integrated vanilla and quiet tannins to maintain a good structure, won't win any awards for complexity but is a great crowd-pleaser in a pinch.
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