Duckhorn 'Three Palms Vineyard' Merlot 2021

The vineyard that put Napa Merlot on the map.

Three Palms is not just a vineyard — it's a legend. Named for its three iconic palm trees, this warm up-valley site has been the source of Duckhorn's most celebrated Merlot for decades. Lean soils push the vines deep, yielding fruit of extraordinary intensity and mineral complexity. The 2021 is a stunning expression of everything that makes this site special.

Tasting Notes
Alluring aromas of huckleberry, fig jam, cranberry, cocoa, and rose petals draw you in. On the palate, blackberry, cherry, and molasses are layered with wet slate minerality — a signature of the Three Palms terroir — all framed by a sumptuous structure and fine, graceful tannins that feel like silk.

The Finish
Balanced and expressive, with a length and elegance that reminds you why great Merlot is never to be underestimated.

What the Critics Say

• James Suckling: 94 points — praised for its "extraordinary depth and the unmistakable mineral signature of Three Palms."
• Wine Enthusiast: 94 points — noted for its "silky tannins, complex fruit, and exceptional aging potential."