Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2017

94 points                             New release of Duckhorn's 2017 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.

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