Three Palms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Big bold

* appearance: opaque ruby violet
* aromas: blackberry, black currant, wet stone, baking spices
* palate: dark fruit, minerality
* structure: medium bodied, medium+ acid, medium+ tannin, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium
* winemaking: known for their vineyard-designated Merlot from this property, made from a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon/10% Merlot/3% Cabernet Franc/2% Petit Verdot/1% Malbec aged in 100% new French oak
* pairing: grilled New York strip and baked potato
* cost: $100

Mostly black and blue fruits with the red fruit recessed in the background, expresso roast, dusty gravel and a touch smokey.

Lean body, bright mid red fruits, softer minerals, red and pink roeses, decent balance and good acidity.

Delectable may correct but this is the 3 Palms, Cabernet is black and blue fruits, black licorice, smoke, crushed rocks with minerals. Still a little astringent and bity.

Big

2012 tasting great. Smooth, currant, milk chocolate and slight spice.

Nice structure - a touch mellow and light on the finish, though. Expected slightly better for the price point.

Delicious and a touch more spice relative to the other duckhorn of the night

Lovely bottle