One of California's most celebrated Merlots, Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Vineyard is a benchmark expression of Napa Valley winemaking. Produced from the historic Three Palms Vineyard in Calistoga, it combines remarkable concentration with elegance and finesse. Layers of ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum are complemented by notes of cocoa, cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and subtle spice. The palate is rich and beautifully structured, with velvety tannins, vibrant freshness and a long, complex finish. The vineyard's distinctive rocky soils contribute depth and character, while careful oak maturation brings additional polish. A magnificent, age worthy Merlot that pairs beautifully with roast lamb, prime beef, duck, game and richly flavoured mushroom dishes.

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Napa Valley, California – Merlot

An iconic single vineyard Napa Valley Merlot with concentrated dark fruit, cocoa, cedar and savoury spice. Powerful yet beautifully refined, with exceptional depth and ageing potential.

Tucked into the rolling hills of Napa Valley, Duckhorn Vineyards has long been celebrated as a guardian of American Merlot, but its story stretches far beyond a single grape. Since 1976, founders Dan and Margaret Duckhorn have built a legacy on precision, patience, and place—embodied in the duck, a creature known for its loyalty to home and instinctive migration, symbolizing the vineyard’s balance between rooted tradition and thoughtful exploration. While their Merlot, especially from the famed Three Palms Vineyard, remains a standard of excellence, Duckhorn has also earned acclaim for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, each crafted with the same meticulous care and vineyard-specific focus. Their portfolio reflects the diversity of Napa’s microclimates, allowing each variety to express its character with clarity and elegance. What makes Duckhorn truly special isn’t just what’s in the bottle—it’s the quiet confidence of a winery that never rushed, never chased trends, and instead chose to master the art of consistency across varietals, year after year.

Merlot (100%)

One of the world’s most widely planted and approachable red grape varieties, forming the backbone of many wines from Bordeaux, particularly on the Right Bank. Known for its generous fruit and soft texture, it typically shows flavours of plum, black cherry and blackberry, often complemented by notes of chocolate, spice and subtle herbs. Medium to full bodied with smooth tannins and moderate acidity, Merlot produces wines that are supple, rounded and easy to enjoy, both on their own and as part of a blend. It plays a key role in adding richness and approachability to Bordeaux wines, while in warmer regions it can deliver plush, fruit-forward styles, and in cooler climates, more structured and elegant expressions.

California - One of America's most celebrated wine-producing region, responsible for around 80% of the country's wine. Its remarkable diversity of climates and landscapes, from the cool, fog-influenced Pacific Coast to warm inland valleys, allows an extraordinary range of grape varieties to flourish. Renowned regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA produce wines of exceptional quality, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel among the state's signature varieties. California's spirit of innovation, combined with a deep respect for terroir, has established it as one of the world's great wine destinations.