Dan Duckhorn, Who Transformed Napa Valley Merlot, Is Dead At 87

Feb 27, 2026 - 03:00
Dan Duckhorn, Who Transformed Napa Valley Merlot, Is Dead At 87
A founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, a California winemaker, Mr. Duckhorn transformed merlot from a blending grape into a premier American variety.