Second Labels from a Premium Winemaker
Ever since Obama served Duckhorn Vineyard’s Goldeneye Pinot Noir at his inauguration lunch, enthusiasm for the wine has skyrocketed. Fortunately for those of us who don’t want to spend $50 for a Pinot, the winery also offers a second label called Migration – Anderson Valley Pinot Noir – a stellar stand-in for the first wine – at a much friendlier price. $32
In addition to Goldeneye and Migration, Duckhorn makes Paraduxx, a blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon made at a winery on the Silverado Trail that sells for $49, and another second label called Decoy that sells for $28. Like all the wines of Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy is produced from classic Bordeaux varietals. With a new composition every vintage, this unique red is blended from a changing combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to create an engaging Napa Valley red wine.
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