2001 Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot 1.5L
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This is a 1.5L bottle.
A warm spring accelerated the start of the 2001 growing season. Frost at bud-break and high temperatures at bloom, however, contributed to a poor “set” and ultimately the low yields at harvest. The mild summer temperatures extended the growing season and added to the overall quality of the 2001 vintage, which we feel is excellent. We had the added benefit of a nice, steady pace for harvest and crush.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Notes
Our Howell Mountain Merlot is a powerful, concentrated, and structured wine with the potential to age for 10-15 years. The aroma is nicely developed with cocoa, molasses, blackberry, sage, and mint. The flavors are a complex blend of wild berry, strawberry, and spice with sweet oak and bittersweet chocolate. We recommend decanting to aerate if you wish to experience the full character of this wine in its youth.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2001
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Howell Mountain
Acid
0.58 g/100ml
pH
3.63
Aging
100% New - 19 Months
Alcohol %
14.5
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Standard Bottle
750ml
5 - 5oz Glasses
Serves 2-4
Magnum
1.5 Liters
2 Standard Bottles
Serves 4-5
Double Magnum or Jeroboam
3 Liters
4 Standard Bottles
Serves 6-8
Imperial
6 Liters
8 Standard Bottles
Serves 12-16