Norm's Tasting Notes
by Norm Bentley
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
2022 Decoy California Merlot
Uno July - 2025
The wine from Decoy is a second label for Duckhorn. However most of the Decoy wines are not second rate, as demonstrated by this First Rate California Merlot! The wine is 100% Merlot, with the grapes coming from Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.
The wine attacks your senses with a bouquet bursting with black cherry and blueberries, and then drags you toward your first sip, which is also an attention getter! The flavors swirl in the glass, with blueberry, plum, and black cherry in the forefront. The finish is long, with sturdy tannins, and a mellow, rich send-off . The alcohol content is 14.1% and Norm's score is 92.
Of course, The Chardonnay Queen, and I enjoyed this Merlot with a thick, medium rare fillet from the grill. but I would also recommend it for Prime Rib, or Lamb Chops. If you have not sampled a Merlot recently, this would be a wise choice.
price : $19 - $25
Now, that's just the way I see it, and you can tell them I said so!
Here's looking at you Kid!
Norm
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