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Dan Duckhorn與太太於1976時在加州納帕谷成立了Duckhorn酒廠,酒標上的鴨子圖案是以酒廠主人的姓氏為靈感。酒廠目前擁有7個葡萄園,以種植Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 與 Sauvignon Blanc為主。
1978年開始釀製波爾多型態的紅酒,由於單一Merlot酒款,從此Duckhorn開始有「美國的Petrus」美名。
1994年,Duckhorn創立了高級Zinfandel紅酒的新品-Paraduxx,柔順、濃郁、富果香的風格;酒標設計也獨樹一格,以太平洋沿岸遷徙的成對雁鴨作為酒標圖案,每年聘請不同的畫家繪製並設計成郵票的樣式,更彰顯其藝術價值。
2009年,Duckhorn獲選提供「美國總統歐巴馬就職午宴」用酒,名聲頓時達到巔峰。
2017 Wine Spectator年度百大第一名酒莊
JS 92分
A nicely crafted 2017 red with berries, plums and hints of dark chocolate on the nose and palate. Medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Pretty fruit at the end. Drink or hold.
WE:90分
With dark fruit at its core, this wine offers thick, concentrated power alongside accents of sage and clove. The fruit is black cherry and plum, rich enough to be jammy, with plenty of support from toasted oak and baking spice nuances.
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