2002 Merlot Three Palms Vineyard

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Score 87/100 · Drink 2012-2018, Robert Parker, Jun 2012

The robust 2002 Merlot Three Palms Vineyard (75% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc) is slightly angular (which kept my score from going higher). It boasts 14.6% natural alcohol and was aged 20 months in French oak. Plum, mocha, espresso and herb characteristics make an appearance in this very good, medium-bodied 2002 that appears to have reached full maturity. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (866) 367-9945; Fax (707) 945-1009

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Critic scores
87
87/100

Robert Parker

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2005

Saturated, deep ruby-red. Aromas of black cherry, strawberry and minerals. Juicy, tightly wound and high-pitched, with perfumed flavors of black raspberry, blueberry, violet and pipe tobacco, along with a cooler suggestion of menthol. Quite backward today and less obviously ripe than Duckhorn's estate merlot, but offers considerable promise. Finishes with very firm tannins and lingering notes of black fruits and violet. An impressive set of 2002 merlots.

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Duckhorn
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Grape Blend

Merlot

Colour

Red

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Dry

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