The 2023 Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot shows exactly why this site has long been considered one of Napa Valley’s benchmark sources for the variety. For its 50th Anniversary release, Duckhorn draws on five decades of experience to highlight the vineyard’s distinctive character, producing a Merlot of remarkable concentration and distinction. Three Palms’ rocky soils naturally limit vigor, yielding smaller berries with exceptional flavor, structure, and complexity. That unique combination of geology and climate has made the site a reference point for California Merlot. Duckhorn’s approach lets the vineyard speak for itself, resulting in a wine where power, freshness, and refinement come together seamlessly. The 2023 delivers the balance, depth, and cellar-worthy character that Three Palms is known for. Awarded 95 points by both James Suckling and Decanter, it offers a compelling expression of one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated vineyard sites.