Duckhorn has long had the knack for making well-ripened, very solid Merlots that are far more than affable quaffers, and, if not without a certain fruity appeal at the moment, this one exhibits the vitality, structure and depth of a wine meant for keeping. It is moderately tannic and just rough enough on the back end to dissuade hasty drinking, but at the finish, just as at every stop along its vigorous, well-focused flavors, deep and decisive, black- cherry fruit is its governing message and will continue to be for a good many years to come.

Benefiting from a larger percentage of Three Palms Vineyard fruit than ever before, this majority Merlot also holds Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The result is a density of rich, soft and spicy red fruit supported by structured tannins. This is ready for the table and a wide range of pairings.