Severn Goodwin

9.1

Just concluded our annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again. Notes are somewhat brief, as my focus is relaxing and watching the Common Loons swimming and diving in the cove in front of our camp.

60% Zinfandel, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, for the 2005 vintage blend. This label features Redhead ducks, which we have commonly seen occupying our beachfront, not this year unfortunately.
Nose has vanilla bean, pipe tobacco, ripe cherry, ripe blackberry, prune (light) and over-ripe plum.
Palate has rich blackberry & cherry, oak plank, chalk (light), dried strawberry, ripe plum and raisin (light).
Beautifully long finish and tannins are long gone; this bottle is at the end of its life, also our last bottle of this vintage. Always interesting to see how long they will hold. The labels have always been a favorite of ours. — 18 days ago

Claire Walsh

9.2

Let this breathe for a while and open into a damn delicious Merlot with fruit for days. Wanna try again in 2020. — 18 hours ago

Robert Henalt

9.3

Deep rich color medium tannins. Chocolate with dark berry Delicious now — a month ago

Jason Brater

9.2

Some real nice tailgating red. 😉 Beautiful dark red fruit flavors w cherry and plum w a touch of spice and some great tannins. — 5 days ago

Shane McCarthy

9.2

Only tasted this but I was impressed. — 21 hours ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 2016 Duckhorn ‘Three Palms Vineyard’ is another stellar release by the talented Renee Ary. Aged in 100% new French oak for eighteen months, the Merlot has 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec blended in. The nose exudes class with ripe chocolate covered bing cherry and shades of sweet pipe tobacco that mingle with the dusty terroir tones on the nose. The palate is plush, giving an err of decadence. The silky mouthfeel really gives a feel of opulence. Black Forest cake and dark licorice flavors collide with the dusty minerals and cigar box flavors. Simply outstanding in its youth following a one hour decant, this stunning Merlot will cellar well for decades. Drink 2020-2040- 94 — a month ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.0

Ten months on from the last bottle, this remains smooth, dark, and lush. Duckhorn Merlot is a standby for me and 2015 was a lovely vintage. — 5 days ago

with Michael and Joe

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Cinnamon?
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93 points — 8 days ago

Brian Koffman

9.5

Dark fruit full body — 14 days ago

Carter Pelham

9.0

Ruby and medium+ opacity
Strong cherry cola aroma, slight funk
Red and black cherries, cola, forest floor, umami
Low acid, felt flat drunk next to higher acid wines
Medium finish — 25 days ago

with Larry