Duckhorn Vineyards

Three Palms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.231 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

* 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

* 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

Jun 5th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

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

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

Sep 16th, 2016
Mark Mannebach

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

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

Oct 23rd, 2022
Joe DAscoli

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

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

Jun 28th, 2020
Sean Park

One of Joanne's fav

One of Joanne's fav

Jun 24th, 2017
Doctor No

Delicious over ice.

Delicious over ice.

May 17th, 2017
Kevin Blix

2012 - tasted a little hot/burnt. Drinks pretty well but would probably not buy it again.

2012 - tasted a little hot/burnt. Drinks pretty well but would probably not buy it again.

Feb 1st, 2017
John Forrestal

Not a fave. Too big... thought it was a merlot for a quick second. May mature well

Not a fave. Too big... thought it was a merlot for a quick second. May mature well

Nov 12th, 2016
Trevor Davis

Oaks and bold dark fruit, moderate minerals

Oaks and bold dark fruit, moderate minerals

Nov 9th, 2016
Chris Leedom

Nice can with deep berry flavors. Should hold up well and anxious to taste in 5 to 10. Enjoy paired wit a nice dry rubbed ribeye.

Nice can with deep berry flavors. Should hold up well and anxious to taste in 5 to 10. Enjoy paired wit a nice dry rubbed ribeye.

Apr 16th, 2016