Decoy Rose 2020
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This tantalizing Rosé beckons with enticing aromas of fresh nectarine, ripe strawberry and hints of wildflowers. On the palate the flavors are juicy and bright, with layers of zesty citrus, peach and summer melon gliding to a lush fruit and spice finish.
Blend: 40% Syrah, 26% Vermentino, 19% Carignan, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache
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COMMENTARY: The 2020 Decoy Rosé offers fresh and delectable fruit on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine delivers aromas and flavors of dried earth, spice, and dried strawberries. Pair it with fresh salmon and avocado sushi rolls. (Tasted: November 6, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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This tasty and substantive wine has a brilliant coral color. Ample red-berry aromas and nicely rich plum flavors carry it all. It’s great for the cocktail hour or at the dinner table.
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Since the inaugural vintage of our Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine more than a quarter century ago, Decoy has taken an important place in the Duckhorn Portfolio of wines. With a reputation for delivering great quality at a remarkable price, Decoy has established a loyal following for its distinctive style, which emphasizes ready-upon-release wines that are capable of expressing their full charm and complexity in their youth. Building on this foundation, Decoy has evolved from being a single wine that supported the Duckhorn Vineyards brand to being a renowned winery in its own right.
The Decoy lineup now includes a Sonoma County appellation-designated Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as a California Rosé, Pinot Noir and Sparkling Wine, all of which highlight Decoy’s commitment to producing attractively priced wines from exceptional vineyard sources.
Fruit for the Decoy program comes from a mix of Estate vineyards and top grower vineyards. From the wealth of viticultural and winemaking talent we can draw from, to our world-class cooperage program and more, Decoy benefits greatly from the remarkable resources of the Duckhorn Portfolio.
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