Decoy

Decoy

California Chardonnay 2019

A classic fave. — 2 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2018

Ming L
9.1

Sure, oak is prominent here, but to me it’s more of a decoy for the lovely fresh stone fruit core and enhances the nuances of cantaloupe, lime, honeysuckle, and light citrus. Acidity is round yet firm, good enough to give the richly textured palate a lift.
I usually prefer more saline and mineral, but this is undeniably well made and delicious. And quite elegant.
— 4 years ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Decoy Migration Napa Valley Red Blend 1995

Black currents and cassis — 4 years ago

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Decoy

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Easy to drink. No bite. Buttery. — 5 years ago

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Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

RLT
9.5

Excellent bottle with JAT & Eash’s at Meadow Bank — 6 years ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2012

Really good Merlot - hands down better than the Decoy Merlot — 8 years ago

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Decoy

World Champions San Francisco Giants Red Wine 2010

The wine is good and full bodied, but even better are the memories that go with it...Go Giants! — 9 years ago

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Decoy Wines

Go Giants indeed, cheers!

Decoy

Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2013

very good. nice balance and good acidity. refreshing but rich enough to go with a wide range of food. — 9 years ago

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Decoy

Napa County Red Blend 2011

Had at Pat & Doreen's — 10 years ago

Silver Decoy Winery

Red Raspberry Wine

Silver Decoy Winery, not Silver Moon 😁 — 11 years ago

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Decoy

California Syrah Rosé Blend 2019

One of the better roses we’ve had. $14 from Berkeley wine — 4 years ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Thor S
8.9

Haven’t had this in a while but it was a good go to cab for me at one point. I remember it being mid moderately bold and pleasantly integrated in relation to its age. At $20 this one is on par with a label such as Decoy. My recollection is this one is pretty bright and warm as opposed to that big cab backbone. So it’s more of an everyday selection. — 4 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Bland testing that included this wine, Decoy, Freemark Abbey and Black Stallion. This cab was sweeter than the other three and it was not my favorite. It is drinkable. — 5 years ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

This is probably the best Sauvignon Blanc I’ve ever had. Huge and complex nose. Blows the Decoy SB out of the water. And it drinks silky smooth. Rich and unctuous. Gorgeous. — 6 years ago

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Decoy

Napa Valley Merlot Blend 2013

Smooth great flavor — 9 years ago

Sine Qua Non

Syrah The 17Th Nail In My Cranium Eleven Confessions Sta. Rita Hills 2005

Dark as night in the glass with some purple hues, beckoning aromas of spice, clove and cooked red fruits--probably the most distinctive, inviting nose I've encountered in a SQN...layers and layers of deep flavors of expresso, beef tenderloin, sausage infused marinara and bay leaf (what?) that all rolls in to a sensational full, warm, lush, smooth finish. The weight in the mid palate had me prepared for some bite but I got exactly the opposite--a warm satisfying delicious Father's Day embrace. Happy Father's Day to me! This was a ridiculously transcendent CA Syrah moment for me. Did I mention I gave my Dad only a glass and hoarded the rest for my personal consumption....all the while tossing decoy wines at my in-laws. Sometimes greed is good--Gordon Gekko would have been proud. — 9 years ago

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That sounds like a fantastic plan! Let me know if and when!
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Will do! Shoot me an email at bbender@bendergritz.com
Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

Possibly the best SQN Syrah. Certainly in my top 5. You've inspired me. Look for a new post soon.

Decoy

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Had to throw out the swill and keep it real — 10 years ago

Decoy

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Nice strong taste for a Pinot. Very oaky. Full body wine. I highly recommend! A great wine for a great price. $22 — 11 years ago

Decoy

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Good light taste. Easy to drink — 3 years ago

Leah Redwine

Leah Redwine

Good light taste. Easy to drink

Decoy

California Syrah Rosé Blend 2017

Our last wedding rose! Typical rose with fresh strawberries — 4 years ago

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Decoy

Sonoma County Merlot 2017

A bit young, but very smooth, mellow, with a nice level of spice — 4 years ago

Ken liked this

Secret Cellars

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Spirits guy recommended as a cheaper version of Decoy — 5 years ago

Brooke Brown

Brooke Brown

He recommended again to sue and we both really like it

Drinkward Peschon

"Entre Deux Mères" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Curtis had this 7 years ago

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Eric

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Welcome back. First time long time.

Decoy

Sonoma County Red Blend 2013

Dark and strong. fruity and smoky and bold. Paired with prime rib. Initially I thought it was too strong but it is a very nice wine. — 8 years ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Very fortuitous error at Smith & Wollensky -- this is not the Duckhorn Decoy. — 9 years ago

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Gigantic Brewing Company

Peace Loving Decoy Vienna Lager

Like a Sam, but hoppier. I'm a fan — 9 years ago

Silver Decoy Winery

Merlot 2012

Full bodied. Good — 10 years ago

Dawn Kozak
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Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2010

Decoy is the local retail versions — 11 years ago