Duckhorn Napa Valley Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2019
Duckhorn Napa Valley Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2019 is a 14.5% ABV single-vineyard Napa Valley merlot in a 750mL bottle, grown on one of California's most storied Merlot sites and aged 18 months in 100% French oak — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5%
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2019 — wet winter, mild spring, and an ideal summer with no significant heat spikes
- Blend: 92% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc
- Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak (75% new, 25% neutral)
- Vineyard: Three Palms Vineyard, Napa Valley — named for its three iconic palm trees; lean, rocky soils force deep root penetration
- Critical scores (2019): James Suckling 95, Wine Spectator 94, Wine Review Online 96, Wine Advocate 91
One of Napa's First Single-Vineyard Merlots
Duckhorn has bottled a vineyard-designate Three Palms Merlot since its inaugural 1978 vintage, making this one of California's first single-vineyard Merlots — a wine that helped define what Napa Merlot could be. The 2019 vintage is classic Duckhorn: luxurious aromas of black plum, boysenberry and dark chocolate leap from the glass, followed by hints of sweet molasses and vanilla bean, per the winery's own tasting notes. Browse more Napa reds in our red wine and Merlot collections, or explore the full Duckhorn Vineyards range.
Tasting Notes
On the palate, firm tannins and undercurrents of energetic acidity add brightness and poise to lush dark berry flavors, while promising a long life ahead. Critics pick up coffee, spiced plum and earth alongside the winery's noted black plum, boysenberry, dark chocolate and vanilla bean — a deep, structured Merlot that rewards patience.
How to Enjoy
Decant for 30-60 minutes and serve at cellar temperature (60-65°F) alongside grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged hard cheeses. The structure suggests this 2019 will continue to evolve in bottle for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Three Palms Vineyard special?
It's a warm, up-valley Napa Valley vineyard named for its three iconic palm trees, with lean, rocky soils that force the vines to root deep — yielding intense, age-worthy Merlot. Duckhorn has bottled it as a single-vineyard wine since 1978.
What is the blend of the 2019 Three Palms Merlot?
92% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc.
How is it aged?
18 months in 100% French oak barrels — 75% new, 25% neutral.
What does it taste like?
Black plum, boysenberry, dark chocolate, sweet molasses and vanilla bean, with firm tannins and lively acidity; critics also note coffee, spiced plum and earth.
A landmark Napa Merlot from a legendary vineyard — order Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2019 online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.