Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2019
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2019 is a 14.5% ABV merlot in a 750mL bottle — 90% merlot with 8% cabernet sauvignon, 1% cabernet franc, and 1% petit verdot, blending Duckhorn estate fruit with grapes from top independent Napa Valley growers, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5%
- Vintage: 2019
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 90% merlot, 8% cabernet sauvignon, 1% cabernet franc, 1% petit verdot (official winemaker notes)
- Origin: Napa Valley AVA — Duckhorn estate vineyards plus top independent Napa growers
- Scores: James Suckling 92 (2019), Wine.com 92
The House That Merlot Built
Duckhorn was founded in 1976 in St. Helena by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn on a contrarian bet: that Napa Valley could make merlot to rival Pomerol. Half a century later, their Napa Valley Merlot remains the flagship argument — estate fruit layered with grapes from the valley's best independent growers, in the classic Bordeaux-variety blend. Explore our merlot selection, browse more Napa red wine, or see everything from Duckhorn Vineyards.
Tasting Notes
Napa merlot at its plushest: black cherry, plum, and blackberry with cocoa, cedar, and a violet lift from the cabernet franc. Velvety tannins, a long polished finish — the 2019 vintage's balance shows in the glass.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–45 minutes, serve at 60–65°F. Made for roast lamb, filet mignon, duck breast, and mushroom-driven dishes — and drinking beautifully now through the next several years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the blend?
90% merlot, 8% cabernet sauvignon, 1% cabernet franc, and 1% petit verdot, per Duckhorn's official winemaker notes.
What scores did the 2019 earn?
James Suckling 92 and Wine.com 92.
Where do the grapes come from?
A blend of Duckhorn's own Napa Valley estate vineyards and fruit from top independent Napa growers.
Why is Duckhorn known for merlot?
The winery was founded in 1976 specifically to prove Napa Valley could produce world-class merlot — it has been the house signature ever since.
Merlot the way Napa does it best — order Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2019 online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.