Decoy Limited Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle tier of the celebrated Decoy lineup, an illustrious branch of the legendary Duckhorn Portfolio. Sourced from the most prestigious, sun-drenched vineyards across California's premier growing regions—principally the Alexander Valley and Napa Valley—this exceptional release brings competition-level depth and luxury-tier craftsmanship into an accessible everyday bottle. It is a fuller-bodied, masterfully balanced red wine built to exhibit spectacular richness, structure, and approachable fruit elegance right out of the cellar.
The Craftsmanship
The Duckhorn Pedigree: Leveraging over four decades of premium Bordeaux-varietal expertise established by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn since 1976.
Meticulous Barrel Aging: Patiently matured for up to 14 to 15 months in 100% French oak barrels (averaging 40% new oak), integrating subtle wood-sugar complexity and vanilla nuances.
Classic Bordeaux Blending: Composed predominantly of elite Cabernet Sauvignon and carefully touched with small percentages of Merlot to soften the mid-palate and round out the edges.
Sought-After Terroir: Crafted using highly concentrated grapes harvested during ideal growing conditions, capitalizing on sharp diurnal temperature swings to secure balanced acidity.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: A voluptuous, deeply aromatic bouquet overflowing with ripe blackberry, dark cassis, and blueberry. Layered underneath are complex secondary accents of wild violet, dark chocolate, baking spices, and a hint of cedar wood.
Palate: Rich, full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated. The palate is saturated with juicy dark forest fruits, plum, and mocha, seamlessly framed by silky, fine-grained, mouth-coating tannins and a vibrant backbone of natural acidity.
Finish: Exceptionally plush, dry, and long-lasting. It concludes with lingering, sophisticated traces of savory herbs, warm oak spice, and dark chocolate.
Product Specifications
Classification: California Red Wine
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.9% - 14.5% (Depending on vintage)
Country of Origin: United States (California)
Primary Appellations: Alexander Valley / Napa Valley / Paso Robles
Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon Blended with Merlot
Size: 750ml
Closure: Premium Natural Cork
Food Pairings
An absolute powerhouse at the dinner table. It pairs beautifully alongside rosemary-infused grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, gourmet blue cheese burgers, rack of lamb, and extra-sharp mature white cheddar cheese.