Decoy by Duckhorn California Merlot, 2923

Duckhorn and Leonetti are two of the big names in New World Merlot. This Decoy by Duckhorn does not have the class of these wines, either in cost or quality. But it has the rich, luxurious profile associated with Duckhorn wines It was served to accompany a superb chocolate creme brulee with strawberries at Carrabba's wine dinner.

Color may be a tad lighter than that of the Cabernet but still dark and bluish. Dark cherries,  mocha and sweet spices. Silky texture, good acid, delicious fruit flavors.This wine suffers mainly by comparison to the luscious chocolate creme brulee. It has been a long night and a lot of food and wine. I would like to try this wine again with a less fatigued palate.