LiQuery - Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2016

DUCKHORN THREE PALMS VINEYARD MERLOT 2016

Item:	34785
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2016 VINTAGES
Producer:	Duckhorn Vineyards
Location:	USA - California
Price:	$143.00 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Full-bodied & Smooth
Alcohol:	14.5%
Varietal:	Merlot Blend
Sugar Code:	XD (3.0 g/L)
Rating:	95
Cellar:	2023

Description
Duckhorn Vineyards has been a major player in Napa Valley since 1978, which was the year they first produced this iconic Merlot. Known as the 'King of American Merlot,' Duckhorn was instrumental in showcasing this grape's potential in Napa Valley terroir. With the recent addition of New Zealand-born winemaker Bill Nancarrow, who specialized in Bordeaux varietals during his winemaking tenure in Hawkes Bay, Duckhorn is well poised to continue its tradition of excellence. The 2007 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot spent 18 months in French oak, and sports lovely blueberry, chocolate and coffee nuances, as well as a rich, velvety texture. Expect it to provide great pleasure over the next decade.

Description

Duckhorn Vineyards has been a major player in Napa Valley since 1978, which was the year they first produced this iconic Merlot. Known as the 'King of American Merlot,' Duckhorn was instrumental in showcasing this grape's potential in Napa Valley terroir. With the recent addition of New Zealand-born winemaker Bill Nancarrow, who specialized in Bordeaux varietals during his winemaking tenure in Hawkes Bay, Duckhorn is well poised to continue its tradition of excellence. The 2007 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot spent 18 months in French oak, and sports lovely blueberry, chocolate and coffee nuances, as well as a rich, velvety texture. Expect it to provide great pleasure over the next decade.

Tasting Notes
A powerful red, with concentrated flavors of red plum, cherry and boysenberry that are layered with plenty of rich spice and mineral accents. Touches of slate and cardamom make for a complex finish. Drink now through 2023. Highly Recommended. Ranked #1 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines 2017. Score - 95. (Kim Marcus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2017)