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Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2015
94 points New release of Duckhorn's 2015 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, one of the finest reds in California. Limited. Wine Spectator #1 Wine in the World 2017 (2014 vintage) previous vintage 95 Points Wine Spectator: "A powerful red, with concentrated flavors of red plum, cherry and boysenberry, layered with plenty of rich spice and mineral accents. Touches of slate and cardamom make for a complex finish. Drink now through 2023." A sumptuous incarnation of Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, this mouth-filling and age-worthy wine displays suppleness, balance and structure, with seamless integration between lush fruit and new French oak. The aroma offers layered elements of fresh baked cherry pie, red licorice, and vanilla bean. On the palate, juicy boysenberry and blackberry layers intermingle with notes of strawberry, cherry, orange rind, and cinnamon spice, accented by earth tones and subtle oak.
Ratings on Delectable
Renato Hoyle 
Smooth
Smooth
9.3
Boris Mathiszik
The legendary Three Palms Vineyard tasted in Pass-A-Grille on a leisurely Saturday on the gulf - priceless.
The legendary Three Palms Vineyard tasted in Pass-A-Grille on a leisurely Saturday on the gulf - priceless.
9.3
Matt Nason
Well balanced, nice bright fruit.
Well balanced, nice bright fruit.
9.2
Tom Garland
1 hour decant(little cloudy sediment). A wondrous dark ruby red color. On the nose: jumping from the glass are dark berries, loamy earth, oak, pencil shavings, and smoke. Taste: soft, lush, integrated wine with dark plum, currants, lots of milk chocolate, and a spiced cherry/tar medium finish. YUM!
1 hour decant(little cloudy sediment). A wondrous dark ruby red color. On the nose: jumping from the glass are dark berries, loamy earth, oak, pencil shavings, and smoke. Taste: soft, lush, integrated wine with dark plum, currants, lots of milk chocolate, and a spiced cherry/tar medium finish. YUM!
9.2Tom Garland
Masters of merlot dinner at Duckhorn with the chefs from San Francisco Mediterranean restaurant Dalida. WINES 2019 Goldeneye Anderson valley Brut 2021 Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019 Duckhorn merlot-Stout vin Howell mt 2019 Duckhorn merlot - Hyde vineyard 2015 Duckhorn Three Palm merlot 2019 The Discussion FOOD California Tahdig-Hamachi/uni/cucumbers over crispy rice. Su Borek - pasta in spinach and comte cheese sauce. 12 hour lamb shoulder and mustard greens. Rose Geranium Pavlova dessert
Masters of merlot dinner at Duckhorn with the chefs from San Francisco Mediterranean restaurant Dalida. WINES 2019 Goldeneye Anderson valley Brut 2021 Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019 Duckhorn merlot-Stout vin Howell mt 2019 Duckhorn merlot - Hyde vineyard 2015 Duckhorn Three Palm merlot 2019 The Discussion FOOD California Tahdig-Hamachi/uni/cucumbers over crispy rice. Su Borek - pasta in spinach and comte cheese sauce. 12 hour lamb shoulder and mustard greens. Rose Geranium Pavlova dessert
9.3
Deborah M
Outstanding. Parents are in town for 8th grade graduation (I have a high school kid now
Outstanding. Parents are in town for 8th grade graduation (I have a high school kid now
9.2
Tom Balamaci
Not jammy not overly plush but an A+ Napa mostly Merlot that will be even better in about 2 years and should hold up for decades after.
Not jammy not overly plush but an A+ Napa mostly Merlot that will be even better in about 2 years and should hold up for decades after.
9.2
Keith Crump
Wonderful and smooth
Wonderful and smooth
9.3Eva Costa
Excellent merlot, smooth and balance.
Excellent merlot, smooth and balance.
9.3
P A
Our 4th Duckhorn wine of the evening and one of their best. From the Anderson Valley this wine has what I consider a lot of heart and soul. It’s light and lively yet complex and very interesting on the palate. Produced from grapes of three separate vineyards with balanced fruit and acid, then barreled in 60% new French oak. This one will be a frequent occupant in our cellar. Cheers
Our 4th Duckhorn wine of the evening and one of their best. From the Anderson Valley this wine has what I consider a lot of heart and soul. It’s light and lively yet complex and very interesting on the palate. Produced from grapes of three separate vineyards with balanced fruit and acid, then barreled in 60% new French oak. This one will be a frequent occupant in our cellar. Cheers
9.1
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