Decoy's premium cuvée "Decoy Limited". A blend of grapes from Russian River Valley, Petaluma Gap, and Carneros. An elegant, pure, and sophisticated Chardonnay. Attractive aromas of green apples, nectarines, and candied citrus with a hint of roasted nuts and acacia flowers. In the mouth, you can feel the rich and rich texture, and the flowing elegance highlights the fresh citrus and stone fruit flavors, leading to a long, silky finish.
Decoy's premium cuvée "Decoy Limited" to be released by VTG in 2018
Decoy was launched in 1985 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn as the second wine of Duckhorn Vineyards.
The company then expanded its own vineyards in Sonoma, and Decoy's grape suppliers shifted to Sonoma's finest vineyards, and today it also includes suppliers from cool, high-quality coastal areas, from Anderson Valley to Monterey.
Decoy's unchanging policy is "Reputation for delivering great quality at a remarkable price."
Finally, they have released the premium cuvée Decoy Limited following the same policy.
Vintage Information
2021 was a warm winter with less than 50% of normal rainfall, so we took early steps to prepare for the drought, including encouraging new shoots, careful management of cover crops, targeted irrigation, and pruning with consideration for the stress on the grapes.
Buds sprout from mid-March to early April and flower in mid-May.
A favourable growing season promoted excellent maturity.
Harvesting began in mid-August with Sauvignon Blanc, quickly followed by Chardonnay and Merlot, with the remaining Bordeaux varieties being completely harvested by October 15th.
The drought resulted in low yields, resulting in small berries and excellent grapes with concentrated flavour.
The white wine has ideal acidity and fresh tropical flavors, while the red wine is incredibly concentrated, with great depth, complexity and juiciness.
Technical information
Vineyard information: Russian River Valley, Petaluma Gap, Carneros
Winemaking information: Aged for 14 months in French barrels (35% new barrels)
Tasting Comments
A rich, pure, sophisticated and attractive Chardonnay with aromas of lemon, lime, mandarin orange, white peach and caramel. In the mouth, the bright citrus flavor resonates with the full-bodied fruitiness, and the juicy nectarine and peach flavors are harmonious with the nuances of creme brulée and spices from the barrels.
Vintage: 2021
Capacity: 750ml
Type: White wine
Taste: Light body
Main variety: 100% Chardonnay
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Sonoma Coast
Vineyards: Russian River Valley, Petaluma Gap, Carneros
Winemaker: Dana Epperson
Aging: 14 months in French barrels (35% new barrels)
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.2%
JAN: 669576020777