2023 Duckhorn Decoy Limited Napa Cabernet – reg. $40/$29.99 sale
The winery says:
In 2023, heavy winter and spring rains delayed budbreak, setting the stage for one of the latest vintages in decades. Cooler spring temperatures led to an extended flowering period, with our team applying post-veraison thinning to achieve a balanced crop. As the season progressed, temperatures remained below average, providing additional hangtime but requiring extra patience. Our patience paid off, with 2023 offering one of our most unique and rewarding vintages to date. Harvest concluded on November 9th with Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll and Howell Mountain, the 2023 reds are pure, supple, and balanced, with vibrant acidity, fresh flavors, and intense colors.
This Napa Valley Cabernet opens with dark fruit aromas of blackberry and black cherry, accented by peppercorn, nutmeg, and a subtle touch of cardamom, with a hint of leather adding complexity. The palate is balanced and well structured, defined by silky yet firmly present tannins. Juicy black raspberry flavors and toasty oak carry through the mid-palate and extend into a long, smooth, polished finish.
That Duckhorn can produce a Napa Cabernet with this kind of pedigree (I mean, Howell Mountain!) and quality for only $30 is really something.
