Duckhorn lunch today at our

[winoweenie]

Well the lineup was almost the complete curriculum. The 1st out of the chute was the 06 Migration Pinot. Lovely bottle as usual and a P/Q drink at 30 is killer. Next was the 05 Napa Merlot. Another solid bottle that is immediately accessible but has enough structure to improve for 2-5. At 50 per is well-priced. Next was the 05 napa Estate Merlot that is really a fine drink. Deep ruby color just barely shows the depth of this hummer. Given another 4-7 this will be killer! A little pricy at 80 but will reward the investment. Next was the awesome 04 Howell Mtn. Red. Needs at least 7-9 to be at its' best but has all the good stuff-n-such to go the distance. This gorgeous bottle at 70 is definately a bargain considering the quality. Lastly was the 06 Paraduxx. This Zin, Cabernet, Merlot, and Cab Franc blend never ceases to amaze and this new model is the most accessible I've had since it's intro. Can improve for 2-5 but why wait as this sucker drinks like wine rite now and at 47 almost eaquate to a P/Q contender? All in all another great lineup from the Ducks. The only missing piece was the 04 Estate Cab and the Napa Cab. Would bet an evening in my wine cellar them suckers will be tasty as the devil. WW

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 01-15-2009).]