Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
Bordeaux-style California white, poured here since 1982.
The story behind Duckhorn
Duckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, and the first Sauvignon Blanc joined the portfolio in 1982. That is a long run for a white wine in Napa, and it tells you something about how seriously this house treats the grape.
The fruit comes from the North Coast AVA, drawing on vineyard lots across Napa Valley, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties. It is a Bordeaux Blanc build, roughly 84 to 91 percent Sauvignon Blanc with 9 to 16 percent Semillon for weight and roundness. Most of it ferments and ages in stainless steel, a small slice sees new French oak, and the wine rests on its lees for five months before bottling.
Explore the Duckhorn range
Duckhorn makes its Sauvignon Blanc in a few forms, from the North Coast bottling to the Napa Valley label and the Decoy line. Here is how they line up.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duckhorn North Coast Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend | 13.5% to 14.1% ABV | Citrus and stone fruit, silky lees texture, clean finish |
| Duckhorn Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend | 13.5% to 14.1% ABV | Napa fruit, rounder mid palate, touch of French oak |
| Duckhorn Decoy Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% to 14.1% ABV | Brighter, leaner, easy aperitif style |
| Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Vintage varies | Barrel fermented, apple and cream, same house style |
| Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot | Merlot | Vintage varies | The red that built the name, plum and cedar |
| Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vintage varies | Cassis, graphite, firm tannin, built to cellar |
CabernetDuckhorn - Napa Cabernet 750mL$69.99Out of stock
WineDuckhorn - Merlot 2006 750mL$54.99Out of stock
WineDuckhorn - Decoy 750mL$29.99Out of stock
ChardonnayDuckhorn - Napa Chardonnay 750mL$29.99Out of stock
WineDuckhorn - Napa Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$26.99
WineDuckhorn - North Coast Sb 750mL$26.99Which Duckhorn is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. The Duckhorn North Coast Sauvignon Blanc 750mL runs $26.99, and the Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 750mL sits at the same $26.99 when we have it. The Decoy bottling is $29.99, the Napa Chardonnay $29.99, the 2006 Merlot $54.99 and the Napa Cabernet $69.99. Stock on several of these moves fast, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over and we will tell you exactly what is on the shelf.
Chilled hard, it cuts through briny shellfish without getting in the way.
Semillon and lees give it enough weight to carry a whole dinner.
Leaner and brighter, an easy pour before the food comes out.