Duckhorn Vineyards

　　A Premier Producer of Bordeaux Varietal Wines 　　Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent more than 30 years establishing itself as one of North America's premier producers of Bordeaux varietal wines. From its modest inaugural vintage of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978, to its addition of Sauvignon Blanc in 1982, Duckhorn Vineyards has crafted a tradition of quality and excellence that continues today. 　　Merlot Focus 　　Fundamental to that tradition was the early decision by Duckhorn Vineyards to focus on the production of Merlot. Though many Napa Valley wineries were using Merlot as a blending grape in the late seventies, few were exploring the potential of this varietal as a stand-alone wine. A great fan of Merlot since traveling to St. Emilion and Pomerol, Dan Duckhorn felt that this elegant varietal was under appreciated in North America. "I liked the softness, the seductiveness, the color," says Dan, "the fact that it went with a lot of different foods; it wasn't so bold, didn't need to age so long, and it had this velvety texture to it. It seemed to me to be a wonderful wine to just enjoy. I became enchanted with Merlot." 　　Committed to Quality 　　The quality of Duckhorn Vineyards' wines has always been based on a commitment to selecting the finest fruit. Whether carefully sourcing grapes from top sites in the Napa Valley or committing itself to estate vineyards, the winery was built on the belief that great wines begin in the vineyard. At Duckhorn Vineyards this has always meant an emphasis on site and terroir. 　　Seven Estate Vineyards 　　Today, the winery's seven estate vineyards are located in alluvial fans of the Napa Valley as well as on the coveted slopes of Howell Mountain. Winemaker Bill Nancarrow has numerous vineyard blocks to choose from, each offering markedly different flavor profiles. 　　An Artisan's Approach 　　Dedicated to making wines that reflect the unique character and quality of the vineyards, Bill strives to understand the needs and opportunities presented by each specific terroir and microclimate. By approaching each vineyard block individually, Bill's goal is to harvest when the flavors have reached their peak and the tannins are at their softest. In the winery, Bill applies an artisan's approach to winemaking, blending from almost 200 distinctive lots using taste and instinct, not formula. Wines are barrel-aged separately by vineyard lot, utilizing an extensive barrel program that sources 25 different types of oak from 13 separate cooperages. The resulting wines combine accents from a comprehensive barrel program with grapes from diverse smaller appellations within the broader Napa Valley, including Howell Mountain, Carneros, Yountville, Rutherford and St. Helena. For nearly three decades, the commitment to crafting wines of distinction has remained at the heart of the Duckhorn Vineyards philosophy. As its Napa Valley estate properties continue to mature under Bill's stewardship, the winery will continue creating world-class wines from exceptional vineyards. 　　波尔多葡萄品种葡萄酒的首要生产商 　　Dan and Margaret Duckhorn在1976年共同创办的Margaret Duckhorn，Duckhorn葡萄园花了超过30年确立了自己作为北美最大的波尔多葡萄品种的葡萄酒生产商之一。从首届陈年赤霞珠，梅鹿辄于1978年，其于1982年的长相思此外，Duckhorn葡萄园有精雕细琢的品质和卓越的传统，一直延续到今天。 　　梅洛焦点 　　这一传统的基本原则是尽早由Duckhorn葡萄园决定把重点放在生产的葡萄梅鹿辄。在七十年代末梅鹿辄虽然是很多的纳帕谷葡萄酒产地的一个杂交的葡萄品种，一些人正在探索这个品种的潜力，作为一个独立的品种酿造葡萄酒。Dan and Margaret Duckhorn认为，梅鹿辄是个典雅的品种。“我喜欢柔软性，诱惑力的颜色，”丹“说：事实上，它可以搭配很多不同的食物，并不需要陈年很久，有天鹅绒般的纹理。在我看来是一个美妙的酒，只享受。我陶醉与梅洛。“ 　　致力于品质 　　Duckhorn葡萄园的葡萄酒的质量一直承诺的基础上选择最好的水果。无论是精心采购葡萄，在纳帕谷的顶级网站或致力于房地产的葡萄园，酒厂建的信念，伟大的葡萄酒开始在葡萄园中。在Duckhorn葡萄园，这一直是在现场和风土的重点。 　　7个葡萄庄园 　　今天，酒厂的葡萄庄园位于冲积扇的纳帕谷以及令人垂涎的豪威尔山的斜坡上，有许多葡萄园块可供选择，每一个都提供着不同风味的酿酒葡萄。 　　一个工匠的方法 　　致力于使葡萄酒，体现出独特性格和品质的葡萄园，比尔努力去理解每一个特定的风土和气候所提出的需求和机遇。接近每一个单独的葡萄园块，收获时，已经达到顶峰。在酒庄，条例草案将适用工匠的方法酿酒，融合了来自近200个独特的品味和直觉，而不是公式大量使用。葡萄酒桶的中年分别由葡萄园很多，利用广泛的每桶程序，由13个独立的制桶来源25种不同的橡橡木。将近三十年来，一直致力于打造不同的葡萄酒是Duckhorn葡萄园的理念。