Duckhorn Napa Valley Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2018 (1.5L)

Overview

The Duckhorn Napa Valley Three Palms Vineyard Merlot is a masterclass in elegance and depth, crafted from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards. Since 1978, Duckhorn Vineyards has honoured the legendary Three Palms Vineyard, where lean, rocky soils force the vines to dig deep, producing wines of remarkable intensity and complexity. Recognised globally as a benchmark for New World Merlot, this wine showcases the vineyard’s signature minerality, rich fruit, and age-worthy structure. The vintage benefited from near-perfect growing conditions, resulting in a polished and expressive wine that continues Three Palms' legacy of excellence.

Tasting Notes

This Merlot entices with a luxurious bouquet of huckleberry, black cherry, chocolate, and fig, accented by intriguing notes of graphite, graham cracker, bay leaf, and sage. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of voluptuous fruit and velvety tannins, balanced by earthy undertones and the vineyard’s classic mineral character. Layers of intense, complex flavours unfold seamlessly, leading to a rich, lingering finish that exemplifies the wine’s depth and refinement. The Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot is a true Napa Valley masterpiece, perfect for connoisseurs and collectors alike.

Accolades

• 96 Points (Decanter)
• 94 Points (Wine Spectator)