Description
2016 DUCKHORN “THREE PALMS VINEYARD” MERLOT
From Wine Enthusiast, “Blended with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec, this vintage is superb and exuberant in flavors of chocolate-covered plum, baking spice and dried herb. Structured, robust and mineral-driven, it is powerful yet balanced. Enjoy 2026–2036.” Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selection 94 POINTS
Winery Tasting Notes: Once again, the revered Three Palms Vineyard has yielded a benchmark expression of New World Merlot, with a complex, age-worthy structure, silken tannins, and radiant fruit. On the nose, aromas of huckleberry, plum, Bing cherry, cinnamon and rose petals are underscored by hints of cocoa and sweet French oak. As it evolves in the glass, flavors of cardamom, cranberry, blueberry and figs are revealed, as well as elements of earthy minerality that add drama to the long, complex finish.
Recommended Pairings: Mushrooms, Grilled Lamb or Beef, Aged Cheddar, Rosemary
2016 DUCKHORN VINEYARDS
NAPA VALLEY MERLOT
THREE PALMS VINEYARD
Retails at: $110.00/btl
Your Price: $99.99/btl
Varietal Content
93% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec
Harvest Information
Appellation: Calistoga, Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: September 5 – September 30
Average Sugar at Harvest: 26.8° Brix
Cooperage
100% French oak
Barrel Aging: 16 months
75% new, 25% neutral
Production and Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.53 g/100 ml titratable acidity
10-12 days fermentation at 82°F
pH: 3.77
DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY
