Description
Decoy Chardonnay
Since 1978, Duckhorn Vineyards has been exploring the character and complexity of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Drawing on our winemaking team’s expertise working with this varietal, Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich and appealing expression of the varietal crafted to be ready upon release.
Production
Following a wet winter and a cool spring, the 2019 growing season got off to a later-than-normal start. Throughout summer, the vines enjoyed warm, temperate weather, which ensured abundant hangtime for the grapes to slowly develop vibrant, complex flavors. During harvest, a few small heat events provided a final push to ripeness, producing white wines with alluring aromatics and bright energetic structures, and reds with beautiful concentration and color, excellent acidity and layers of pure, lush fruit.
100% Chardonnay; FERMENTATION & AGING: 30% new French oak Aged on lees for 8 months with stirring to increase texture and weight.
This tantalizing Chardonnay offers vibrant aromas of Fuji apple, ripe pear and lemon zest. The juicy orchard fruit and citrus flavors continue on the palate, where refreshing acidity and hints of caramelized French oak add nuance and richness to a bright, lingering finish.
Decoy Chardonnay Notes To Your Senses:
- APPEARANCE: Golden yellow
- AROMA: Fuji apple, ripe pear and lemon zest
- TASTE: Juicy orchard fruit and citrus flavors continue where refreshing acidity with hints of caramelized French oak
- FINISH: Bright and lingering
- ABV: 13.5%






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