Recent Accolades

Duckhorn's Brilliant Migration
2009 Migration Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Bloomberg Businessweek - Nick Passmore
08/19/2011
It took Duckhorn years to create a chardonnay that was as good as its pinots—but the 2009 Migration was worth the wait. More>

90 Points
2009 Migration Santa Maria Valley Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay
Wine & Spirits
08/01/2011
This wine’s spicy apple scents are a touch oxidative, while the flavors are stony, lasting on a savory fruit and oak balance. More>

92 Points
2009 Migration Santa Maria Valley Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - Jim Laube
07/31/2011
Lively citrus, green apple and pear fruit shows floral honeysuckle scents in this fresh, concentrated, medium-to full-bodied white, turning to white peach and nectarine flavors on the finish. More>

91 Points
2009 Migration Sonoma Coast Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - Jim Laube
07/31/2011
Trim and focused, with bright, vivid, leesy pineapple and tropical fruit flavors that are spicy and full-bodied, yet elegant and detailed on the finish. More>

88 Points
2009 Migration Santa Maria Valley Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast - Steve Heimoff
05/01/2011
This pretty, polished young Chardonnay comes from the sprawling Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County. More>

90 Points
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