Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot – Napa Valley – Red – 2020:

 

Duckhorn’s legendary Merlot « Three Palms » is the benchmark for New World Merlot. This iconic Single Vineyard wine from Napa Valley’s renowned Three Palms site delivers a depth and structure that firmly places it among the world’s finest red wines, rivalling its Bordeaux counterparts.

Sommelier’s Insight & Profile

Expect a deeply concentrated, age-worthy wine. The colour is an intense purple-black. On the nose, it offers an opulent blend of huckleberry, fig jam, cocoa, and crushed rose petals. The palate is lush and full-bodied, yet perfectly balanced. Silky, fine-grained tannins provide a sumptuous structure, while a vibrant minerality (often described as ‘wet slate’) ensures a poised, elegant, and persistent finish of dark fruit and sweet spice.

Food Recommendations

This luxurious Merlot is a showstopper, ideally suited for a grand Sunday roast or a special occasion.

• Decanting: Recommended for 1-2 hours when young.
• Pairing Philosophy: Rich, complex flavours that mirror the wine’s intensity.

Napa Valley 2020
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