2023 Merlot Blackberry, Earthy, Framed 4744 DuCard Vineyards / Tuesday, March 4, 2025 / Categories: All Red Wine, DuCard Vineyards A welcoming nose of dark fruits and herbs is evident in this well-balanced wine. Soft tannins with vanilla notes leave a rich and warm mouthfeel. This wine was aged in neutral French oak for 10 months. Print Rate this article: No rating Tags DuCardVineyards2023 Merlot Vintage2023Red Wine TypeCabernet FrancMerlotBlend80.5% Merlot 19.5% Cabernet Franc,CountryUnited StatesStateVirginiaRegion Central Virginia RegionAppellation AVAVirginiaVineyardDuCard Vineyards Alcohol % ABV13.00Bottle Size750 mlAged InNeutral Oak BarrelResidual Sugar RS0.00AwardsNamed VinePair's The 20 Best Merlots for 2026Cases Produced102Aging PotentialUp to 5 YearsPrice$44.00Buy In Virginiaducardvineyards.com/current-releases/Buy Outside Virginiaducardvineyards.com/current-releases/ Related articles 2022 C'est Trop 2022 XOXO 2024 Black Bear 2024 Popham Run Red 2023 Norton