91 Points Wine Spectator
Zesty and appealingly built, with lively red currant and cherry flavors highlighted by tomato leaf and spice. Builds toward snappy tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel. Drink now through 2027.

 
Winemaker Notes
Decoy began as a second label for Duckhorn in the 1980s, when founders Dan and Margaret Duckhorn saw an opportunity for a value-oriented brand. It evolved into its own stand-alone winery and was eventually joined by Migration, Goldeneye and other labels within the Duckhorn portfolio. The Limited Red 2019 is a prime example of Decoy’s approach. The wine carries a Napa Valley designation, which means at least 85% of the grapes were harvested there. That’s quite an achievement for a $30 bottle of wine, considering the price of Napa grapes. Winemaker Dana Epperson put together a blend of 58% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Malbec, with a dash of Petit Verdot and Zinfandel. She aged it 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of them new.