Accolades

Duckhorn's Brilliant Migration
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>

88 Points
Wine Enthusiast - Steve Heimoff
05/01/2011
The wine is dry, crisp and flavorful in pineapples, green apples, limes and honeysuckle, with oaky notes of buttered toast. More>

91 Points
California Grapevine - Nick Ponomareff
05/01/2011
Spiced apple and pear flavors with a slightly creamy mouthfeel and hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and roasted hazelnut; well balanced and structure; lingering aftertaste. More>

88 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
05/01/2011
The most forward of the Migration bunch, this juicy, slightly rounded, medium-sized Chardonnay is all about near-term enjoyment. More>

5 Stars - Exceptional
Restaurant Wine - Ronn Weigand
04/01/2011
Exceptional. A supple, lightly oaked, finely flavored, well balanced Chardonnay, that is harmonious and long on the palate, with a finish resonant of peach, vanilla, toast, grapefruit, and apple blossom. More>