Duckhorn Napa Chardonnay 2016 (0.375L)
- Vintage
- 2016
- Region
- Napa
- Country
- USA
- Size
- 0.375L
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Type
- White Wine
- Ratings
Lusciously spiced, with deep, rich flavors of apple tart, pear and dried pineapple that are well-integrated. Buttered toast notes show on the finish. -WS
This is a half-bottle wine.
The estate was founded near St Helena in 1976. The first vintage, in 1978, consisted of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 of Merlot. The Duckhorns came to appreciate Merlot for its approachability, smooth texture, and youthful drinkability, and today it forms the basis of the winery's flagship wines. In 2015, Duckhorn bought the Three Palms vineyard, a vineyard that is considered to be one of the best for Merlot in California. Duckhorn has purchased fruit from this vineyard since 1978 and in 2011, was granted exclusive access.