2018 Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 21 / 750ml
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4 from 6 User Ratings
- 3 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Bold and Structured
- Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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In 2010, Decoy produced both Napa Valley and Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Later, it was labelled Sonoma County, and since the 2018 Vintage, California.
Critic tasting note: (2018 vintage) "Well-integrated fruit and subtle oak flavors give this medium- to full-bodied wine a nice sense of balance and composure that's enjoyable to sip. It brings out black cherry, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla that are tasty and lingering. Jim Gordon" - Wine Enthusiast
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2018 Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
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About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. 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.
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.9 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Ownership
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Duckhorn Vineyards.
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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74% North Coast, 26% Central Coast.
- Ageing
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40% new French oak, aged for 15 months.
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Moussaka Starter Course
- Contains: lamb, aubergine, béchamel sauce
- Greek
- Lamb seekh kebab Main Course
- Contains: chilli, coriander
- Indian
- Hare, jugged Main Course
- British
- Mimolette Cheese Course
- French
Details
About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. 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.
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.9 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Ownership
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Duckhorn Vineyards.
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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74% North Coast, 26% Central Coast.
- Ageing
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40% new French oak, aged for 15 months.
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Critics Scores & Reviews
(3)2018 vintage
90 / 100
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2018 Vintage
Tasted: Jul 2021
Well-integrated fruit and subtle oak flavors give this medium- to full-bodied wine a nice sense of balance and composure that's enjoyable to sip. It brings out black cherry, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla that are tasty and lingering. Jim Gordon
2018 Vintage
Tasted: Dec 2020
Decoy’s offerings usually hail from the other side of the Mayacamas range in Sonoma County – hence the “Limited” designation on this tasty offering. It’s showing its Duckhorn pedigree nicely, with rich fruit and spice knit together in a package that’s equally suitable as a solo glass or dinner accompaniment. I sense a quality here that is usually reserved for the parent label’s portfolio – that alone makes this a wine to seek out. (Rich Cook)
2018 Vintage
Tasted: Dec 2020
Aromas of dried blueberries, violets, geraniums and cloves. Sandalwood, too. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh layers of blue flowers and fruit. Try from 2021.
User Ratings
(6)4
6 ratings
Excellent
2018 Vintage Saved: 23-Mar-2023
Very smooth Cabernet. Excellent notes of berry fruits and pepper. Highly recommend for a casual red wine to enjoy with friends.
Very Good
2018 Vintage Saved: 11-Feb-2021
Bold cab very good
Excellent
2018 Vintage Saved: 8-Sep-2020
Very smooth and loved this wine
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88 / 100
$ 21
2023
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$ 17
2022
89 / 100
$ 20
2021
89 / 100
$ 21
2020
89 / 100
$ 21
2019
88 / 100
$ 24
2018
90 / 100
$ 21
2017
89 / 100
$ 29
2016
89 / 100
$ 28
2015
87 / 100
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2014
89 / 100
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2013
88 / 100
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2012
86 / 100
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86 / 100
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2009
89 / 100
$ 21
2008
87 / 100
$ 20
2007
87 / 100
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$ 23
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$ 21
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2018 Vintage: California Learn more
Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep
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