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Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon LIMITED Alexander Valley 2023 750ml
🇺🇸 Supple and round, framing juicy layers of dark berries and chocolate...
Winemaker Notes
Embodying the luxurious beauty of great Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this alluring wine draws you in with complex aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, and sweet baking spices. Supple, round tannins frame juicy layers of dark berries and chocolate, with sophisticated hints of white pepper and toasty oak on a long, resonant finish.
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Winemaker Notes
Embodying the luxurious beauty of great Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this alluring wine draws you in with complex aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, and sweet baking spices. Supple, round tannins frame juicy layers of dark berries and chocolate, with sophisticated hints of white pepper and toasty oak on a long, resonant finish.
About the Wine
The Decoy Limited series represents a step up from the standard Decoy line — sourced from a single premium appellation rather than a broader California blend. This bottling showcases Alexander Valley, one of Sonoma County’s most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon regions, known for its warm days, cool nights, and gravelly benchland soils that produce rich, structured reds.
Backed by the Duckhorn Portfolio — one of Napa and Sonoma’s most respected wine families — Decoy Limited delivers serious quality at a fraction of the flagship price.
Tasting & Pairings
Black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices, white pepper, and toasty oak. Supple and round with juicy dark fruit and a long finish.
- Grilled ribeye or NY strip — the supple tannins and dark fruit are built for steak night.
- Braised short ribs — the chocolate and baking spice notes complement slow-cooked, rich meats.
- Aged cheddar or Gouda — the oak and dark berry character pairs beautifully with firm, nutty cheeses.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region: Alexander Valley
Appellation: Sonoma County
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
James Suckling writes: Cassis, brambles and violets followed by graphite, cigar box and tobacco leaves with blanched nuts and cedar. Full-bodied with crisp acidity and firm yet finely grained tannins. Wonderful concentration and focus. Precisely framed wine with depth and length. Aged for 14 months in 40% new French oak. A blend of 98% cabernet sauvignon and 2% merlot. - James Suckling 93
