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Decoy 2008 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
This wonderful wine showcases the blender’s art. The grapes come from 11 appellations throughout the valley, and the wine, while notable for its delicious flavors, also is great in structure. It has soft tannins and refreshing acidity, and is entirely dry, with moderate alcohol. Those flavors include raspberry jam, cherry-vanilla cream, cinnamon and white pepper…
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
Decoy 2007 Red (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this is a dry, full-bodied wine that shows considerable sophistication and elegance. Fruit aficionados will find a wealth of blackberries, cherries and cocoa, while structuralists will like the firm tannins and acids. Quite good now and for a few years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Decoy 2009 Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $22
For the second year in a row, Decoy has released one of the best values in Zinfandel of the vintage. This year, Sonoma County is source to the grapes, and the wine shows classic wild berry, cola, anise, pepper and sandalwood flavors. Most remarkable is the tannic structure, which is smooth and distinguished. Easy to find, with 15,000 cases produced.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Decoy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
Hard to explain why this Cabernet is so good at such an affordable price, but there you are. It’s dry, smooth and complex in blackberry, black currant, mineral and oak flavors that are a joy to drink now with your best beef dish. Easy to find, with almost 31,000 cases produced.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Decoy 2005 Red (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
From Duckhorn’s second label, this Bordeaux blend is based on Cabernet and Merlot. At less than half the price of Duckhorn’s main Cabs and Merlots, it’s a very good buy, showing richness, balance and complexity. The blackberry and cherry fruit has been tastefully enhanced with smoky oak. A great food wine.
— S.H.
(12/31/2007)
Decoy 2003 Red (Napa Valley)
- $28
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little Franc, this blend has rich but soft tannins and lush, superripe fruit. The blackberry jam, cassis, black cherry and cocoa flavors are wrapped in a creamy texture, and finish impressively long.
— S.H.
(2/1/2006)
Decoy 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $18
A fine Sauvignon Blanc, showing the crisp acidity you want in this variety. The flavors are exceptionally ripe in pineapples, tart green apples, vanilla and pie spices. Easy to pair with today’s ethnic cuisines, from Mexican and Indian to Vietnamese.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Decoy 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $25
Pretty good for the price. It’s glamorous enough to serve with a classy entrée, its luscious black cherry and cola flavors wrapped into firm tannins. Might even improve over a year or two.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
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