Winemaking
Winegrowing and Winemaking Philosophy
Because of Duckhorn Wine Company’s unique structure, Decoy benefits from the talent, experience and expertise of all of our
winemakers, each of whom has a unique area of specialization. Bill Nancarrow, our executive winemaker – Napa Valley, oversees
the crafting of Decoy’s Bordeaux varietal wines. Paraduxx Winemaker David Marchesi oversees Decoy Zinfandel. Migration Winemaker
Neil Bernardi produces the Decoy Chardonnay and collaborates with Goldeneye Winemaker Zach Rasmuson on Decoy’s Pinot Noir.
Like all the grapes used to make wines in the Duckhorn Wine Company portfolio, fruit for the Decoy program comes from a mix
of Estate vineyards and top grower vineyards (primarily located in the Napa, Sonoma and Anderson valleys). Decisions about
which lots are used in Decoy are not made until well into the winemaking process. As a result, Decoy’s grapes receive the
same meticulous care in the vineyard, and the same small-lot attention to detail in the winery.