Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2011

Ratings on Delectable

Corey Zamora, CSW Delectable Pro

Nice example of the style, plums, violets, just a bit thin. Pricy.

Nice example of the style, plums, violets, just a bit thin. Pricy.

8.7

Renato Hoyle Delectable Pro

Long, round and smooth. Tannic and dry but not overbearing. Nice balance and Great acidity. Would love to see this with 10+ years age.

Long, round and smooth. Tannic and dry but not overbearing. Nice balance and Great acidity. Would love to see this with 10+ years age.

9.3

Donald Patz Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

Wow was this good!

Wow was this good!

9.5

Ryan Vento

Wine club gathering with dear friends. Two whites and two reds, all tasted blind. This was the Merlot I had so many years ago that changed my perception on what could be done with the varietal. Love this stuff. It can hang with many of the big boys and exhibits nice finesse and depth with loads of espresso, ripe red fruits, and tar/balsamic.

Wine club gathering with dear friends. Two whites and two reds, all tasted blind. This was the Merlot I had so many years ago that changed my perception on what could be done with the varietal. Love this stuff. It can hang with many of the big boys and exhibits nice finesse and depth with loads of espresso, ripe red fruits, and tar/balsamic.

9.2

Benjamin Keator

A Napa legend. Not sure I agree

A Napa legend. Not sure I agree

9.1

Margie Smith Inderrieden

Shared with Shawn at the completion of the patio. Full bodied, smooth, aged.

Shared with Shawn at the completion of the patio. Full bodied, smooth, aged.

9.2

Joni Hedgpeth

Black Beast

Black Beast

9.9

Tom & Lois Kelly

California Merlot that rivals excellent right bank Bordeaux. Full bodied, well integrated tannins, ripe but not overbearing. Quite different from Duckhorn's more standard Merlot don't think you have experienced Duckhorn Merlot until you try the Three Palms bottling. Drinking perfectly right now. Pairing well with London broil, assorted cheeses, and some John Denver tunes on the deck the day before Labor Day. Salute!

California Merlot that rivals excellent right bank Bordeaux. Full bodied, well integrated tannins, ripe but not overbearing. Quite different from Duckhorn's more standard Merlot don't think you have experienced Duckhorn Merlot until you try the Three Palms bottling. Drinking perfectly right now. Pairing well with London broil, assorted cheeses, and some John Denver tunes on the deck the day before Labor Day. Salute!

9.3

Benjamin Keator

Decant, and then decant some more. Hits a dead period at 4 hours. Picks back up at 6 hrs

Decant, and then decant some more. Hits a dead period at 4 hours. Picks back up at 6 hrs

9.6

Patrick Delahanty

Amazingly good wine! Love this so much!

Amazingly good wine! Love this so much!

10

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  • 300 Massachusetts Ave NE
    Washington D.C., DC 20002

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    10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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