Duckhorn Vineyards
Three Palms Vineyard Block 9
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
Auction 20 | Lot No. 0
Vintage: 2015
Duckhorn Vineyards
Three Palms Vineyard Block 9
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our first single-block, single-clone wine produced from the legendary Three Palms Vineyard
- 100% Rutherford Clone Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Three Palms' coveted Block 9
- Aged in the finest French oak barrels to create a complex and age-worthy wine
- Winemaker Renee Ary blended the final wine from the most compelling barrels of Block 9 Cabernet
Description
Originally planted in 1968, Three Palms Vineyard has earned a reputation as one of North America’s greatest vineyards, acclaimed for its unique history and benchmark wines. Duckhorn Vineyards has been proud to craft vineyard-designate bottlings from Three Palms since our inaugural vintage in 1978. While this legendary site is widely recognized for producing some of the New World’s greatest Merlots, it is also the source for spectacular Cabernet Sauvignons. Today, Three Palms is the crown jewel of the Duckhorn Vineyards estate program and this beautifully complex and layered Cabernet Sauvignon shows why. Made exclusively using grapes from the site’s Block 9, which Duckhorn has worked with for almost 40 years, this wine has all of the structure and earthy minerality that has made Three Palms Merlot famous, but displays vivid black fruit and violet qualities that make it purely Cabernet. What makes Block 9 so remarkable is how complete and compelling a wine it makes as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, showing the seamless combination of structure, complexity and velvety tannins that have made Three Palms Vineyard famous.
Renee Ary
Winemaker, Duckhorn Vineyards
Renée Ary celebrates a decade as the esteemed winemaker for Duckhorn Vineyards; a cornerstone of Napa Valley's viticulture. Recognized as one of the region's iconic wineries, Duckhorn is synonymous with excellence. Renée's illustrious career is marked by the creation of classic, full-bodied and age-worthy expressions of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, garnering her numerous accolades. Notably, two of her estate wines have been named the “Wine of the Year” by Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast in 2017 and 2023, respectively.
Renée's winemaking prowess is a seamless blend of artistry, scientific precision and a profound appreciation for viticulture. Her wines exude not only structure and sophistication but also a distinct sense of place, reflecting her dedication to the craft, and the tradition of Duckhorn Vineyards winemaking.
With access to nearly 300 estate acres, including the esteemed Three Palms Vineyard, California's Grand Cru site, Renée consistently sources some of Napa Valley's highest-quality fruit. As she embarks on her tenth year as head winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards, Renée Ary stands as a paragon of winemaking excellence, elevating both Duckhorn Vineyards and Napa Valley to new heights.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in chemistry and art from Saint Mary’s College.
Renee spent four years working closely with winemaking luminaries Genevieve Janssens, Steve Leveque and Richard Sowalsky.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
“There is no recipe or formula. My job is to let the vineyards speak and convey the soul of the wine.”
Winery Distribution
Duckhorn Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Duckhorn Vineyards Contact: Anne Waggoner
Domestic:
- Arkansas ( Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits )
- Louisiana ( Republic National Distributing Co. )
- Maryland ( Breakthru Beverage )
- North Carolina ( NC - Tryon Distributing )
International:
- Thailand ( California Pacific Wines LLC )
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