1985 | Duckhorn Vineyards | Three Palms Vineyard Merlot

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Red Wine: 1985 | Duckhorn Vineyards | Three Palms Vineyard Merlot

The 1985 vintage offers a complex profile of black cherry, plum, and subtle herbal notes, underpinned by firm tannins.

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Producer: Duckhorn Vineyards

Vintage: 1985

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.6%

Varietal: Merlot

Country/Region: United States, California

The 1985 vintage offers a complex profile of black cherry, plum, and subtle herbal notes, underpinned by firm tannins.

Producer Information

Duckhorn Vineyards has established itself over a number of decades as one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries. Unlike most Napa wineries, it is most famous for its Merlot, which founders Dan and Margaret Duckhorn saw as more than just a blending variety. Duckhorn makes a wide range of wines, from varietal and blended wines focusing on Merlot to wines made from other classic California varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The estate was founded near St Helena in 1976. The first vintage, in 1978, consisted of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 of Merlot. The Duckhorns came to appreciate Merlot for its approachability, smooth texture, and youthful drinkability, and today it forms the basis of the winery’s flagship wines. In 2015, Duckhorn acquired the Three Palms vineyard a site considered to be one of the best for Merlot in California. Duckhorn had purchased fruit from this vineyard since 1978 and, between 2011 and 2015, had been granted exclusive access to its fruit.