Duckhorn 2003 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot
Filed under: Wine
I've been on a Merlot kick lately, while Cabernet Sauvignon is a great
winter wine, Merlot's fruitier feel makes it a great spring red. Another great Napa Merlot producer Duckhorn Vineyards has just released their 2003 Merlot offerings: the 2003 Duckhorn
Estate reserve and the 2003 Duckhorn Three Palms reserve. The Three Palms Vineyard, which has been producing Merlot
since 1978 is located on the northeast side of the Napa Valley in an area that has rocky and well-drained soil. The
wine is 75% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc. It spent 20 months in French oak
château-style barrels. The resulting wine is described as smooth and full-bodied with a palate of red fruit notes
and cedar and oak. The wine costs $80 per bottle.
