Duckhorn Vineyards
Three Palms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
* 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
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, 20162012 tasting great. Smooth, currant, milk chocolate and slight spice.
2012 tasting great. Smooth, currant, milk chocolate and slight spice.
Oct 23rd, 2022Delicious 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, 20202012 - 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, 2017Not 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, 2016Oaks and bold dark fruit, moderate minerals
Oaks and bold dark fruit, moderate minerals
Nov 9th, 2016