2018 Decoy Limited Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited.
Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards, including our own estate properties, this wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot; Cooperage: 40% New French Oak aged in barrel for 14 months.
Winemaker Notes
Combining mountain and valley floor fruit from the most acclaimed wine regions in Napa Valley, including Rutherford, Yountville, Atlas Peak, Stag’s Leap and St. Helena, this stunning Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, intricate and delicious. On the palate, classic flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, cassis, dark chocolate and violets are framed by silky tannins and a lovely underlying energy that draws the wine to a bright, juicy finish.
Production
2018 offered near picture-perfect growing conditions, with mild spring and summer weather, and no significant heat events. The excellent growing conditions naturally resulted in a slightly larger than average crop for our red varieties, with fully lignified seeds at low sugars levels. With temperate weather throughout fall, we were able to pick each block at optimal ripeness, yielding exceptionally juicy and polished red wines, with plush, well-rounded tannins, and lovely overall structure.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Acid
6.40 g/L
pH
3.70
Aging
Aged in New French Oak Barrels
Alcohol %
14.5
Product Reviews
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Kent Low, C.S.W.
(Aug 30, 2020 at 9:12 AM)
I would have guessed this Cab to be mostly from Alexander Valley because of it’s elegance, but it in fact the fruit is mostly Napa fruit! This elegance would make it with a filet mignon or a hearty ribeye. This is Duckhorn light Cab in body and on the wallet. Nicely done!
Jeff
(Nov 24, 2020 at 8:07 PM)
We were very excited to see Decoy Limited Cabernet and enjoyed the first vintage with spaghetti. We can’t wait to try the red blend.
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