Decoy Limited Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Decoy Limited Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2019 vintage) is a 14.5% ABV cabernet sauvignon in a 750mL bottle — Duckhorn's reserve-tier Decoy Limited bottling, 92% cabernet sauvignon and 8% merlot from acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards including Duckhorn's own estate properties, aged 14 months in 40% new French oak, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5% (official Duckhorn Portfolio tech sheet)
- Vintage: 2019
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 92% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot
- Origin: Napa Valley AVA — fruit from acclaimed Napa vineyards including Duckhorn estate properties
- Aging: 14 months in French oak, 40% new
- Scores: Wilfred Wong 90 (wine.com), Natalie MacLean 91/100
Napa Cabernet, Decoy Limited
The Limited tier is where Decoy shows its serious side: reserve-level, small-lot wines from the Duckhorn Portfolio, the St. Helena house Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded in 1985. This Napa cabernet draws on estate and top-tier Napa Valley vineyards, with 8% merlot to round the blend and 14 months in French oak to build structure. Explore our cabernet sauvignon shelf, browse more Napa red wine, or see everything from Duckhorn Vineyards.
Tasting Notes
Classic Napa cabernet: black cherry, blackberry, and cassis with cedar, graphite, and French-oak spice. The 8% merlot softens the mid-palate, and the 14 months in 40% new oak give it a structured, age-worthy frame — full-bodied with a long finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–60 minutes and serve at 60–65°F. Built for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged cheddar — and cellar-worthy for several more years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decoy Limited?
Duckhorn's reserve tier within the Decoy label — small-lot wines from the most acclaimed vineyards in each appellation, above the standard Decoy bottlings.
What is the blend?
92% cabernet sauvignon and 8% merlot, per the official Duckhorn Portfolio tech sheet.
What scores did the 2019 earn?
Wilfred Wong scored it 90 (wine.com) and Natalie MacLean 91/100. Note: the Wine Spectator/Wine Enthusiast 91 scores sometimes seen online belong to the Decoy Limited Napa Valley RED blend, not this cabernet.
What vintage is it?
2019, confirmed by the official tech sheet.
Reserve-tier Napa cabernet without the reserve-tier markup — order Decoy Limited Cabernet Sauvignon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.