Duckhorn Vineyards
2019 Merlot
"Three Palms Vineyard Block 4"
Calistoga AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 33
Vintage: 2019
Duckhorn Vineyards
Merlot
Calistoga
20 cases produced
Highlights
- We’ve proudly crafted a Merlot from the Three Palms Vineyard since our inaugural 1978 vintage
- Named for its three iconic palm trees, this vineyard is known for producing intense, age-worthy wines
- Fruit was sourced from the winemaker’s favorite block of this vineyard
- The vineyard’s rocky and well-drained soil causes the vines to send their roots wide and deep for nutrients
Description
One of California’s legendary vineyards, Three Palms is revered for its history and benchmark wines. Duckhorn Vineyards has been producing a vineyard-designated Merlot from Three Palms Vineyard since our inaugural vintage in 1978. The 83-acre estate vineyard is located on the northeast side of the Napa Valley in Calistoga, on an alluvial fan created by the outwash of Selby Creek. The site is covered with volcanic stones washed down over the centuries from the canyon. The soil is rocky and well-drained, causing the vines to send their roots far, wide and deep to find the necessary nutrients and water. The depth, complexity and age-worthy structure of this unique block selection from Three Palms is sure to impress.
Wine Facts
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
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.”
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Glos | 2019 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Eulenloch | 25 (2021) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2019 | Merlot | Calistoga | Three Palms Vineyard Block 4 | 25 (2021) |
| Nickel & Nickel | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | John C. Sullenger Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | East Meets West | 25 (2021) |
| Antica Napa Valley - Antinori Family Wine Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | A3 | 21 (2017) |
| Chappellet Vineyard | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| FARM Napa Valley by John Anthony | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Rubissow | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Hawkwind | 21 (2017) |
| Sodaro Estate Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Homage à Denis Malbec | 21 (2017) |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Barbour Wines | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Man Cave Blend | 18 (2014) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 18 (2014) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Cardiac Hillside | 18 (2014) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2012 | Red Wine | Yountville | Flat Rock Ranch Proprietary Blend | 18 (2014) |
| Martin Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Terroir in a Bottle | 18 (2014) |
| Newton Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Odette Estate Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 18 (2014) | |
| Rubissow | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Hawkwind | 18 (2014) |
| Schrader | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Double Diamond, Rocky’s Row | 18 (2014) |
| Signorello Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Athena | 18 (2014) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Terra Buena | 18 (2014) |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Katharine's Blend | 18 (2014) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 17 (2013) | |
| Heitz Wine Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | All-American Boy and Girl | 17 (2013) |
| Signorello Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvée Athena | 17 (2013) |
| Spoto Wines | 2011 | Red Wine | Oakville | Private Reserve Cuvée | 17 (2013) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Dream Hill | 16 (2012) |
| Darioush | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Far Niente | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Martin Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Puerta Dorada Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Mt. Brave | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 16 (2012) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Raymond Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Evolution | 16 (2012) |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Block Two | 16 (2012) |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | NaSoCaRa | 16 (2012) |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | XL | 16 (2012) |
| XTANT | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dirt Blend | 16 (2012) |
| Antica Napa Valley - Antinori Family Wine Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | The Edge | 15 (2011) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Oberon Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Reserve, Three Elevations | 15 (2011) |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Come Together,Right Now | 15 (2011) |
| Terlato Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Tête de Cuvee | 15 (2011) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | Sal's Selection | 15 (2011) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mountain to Valley | 14 (2010) |
| CADE Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Coho | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | SummitVine Ranch Upper Block | 14 (2010) |
| Darioush | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Etude | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 14 (2010) |
| Hourglass | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 36-24-36 | 14 (2010) |
| John Anthony Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Martin Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Premiere Row | 14 (2010) |
| Sodaro Estate Winery | 2008 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Hudson Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | Pick Up Sticks | 13 (2009) |
| J. Davies Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tierra Roja Block, Diamond Mountain District | 13 (2009) |
| Saintsbury | 2008 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Brown Ranch | 13 (2009) |
| XTANT | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Arietta | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Best of H | 12 (2008) |
| Coho | 2006 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Michael Black Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Hartwell Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Highland Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Hourglass | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 36-24-36 | 12 (2008) |
| John Anthony Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bordeaux Blend | 12 (2008) |
| Reynolds Family Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 12 (2008) | |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors Diamond Selection | 12 (2008) |
| Round Pond Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 12 (2008) | |
| RUDD | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 12 (2008) | |
| Saintsbury | 2007 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Brown Ranch | 12 (2008) |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bill's & Dick's Broken Rock Barrel | 11 (2007) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Alpine Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Saintsbury | 2006 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Brown Ranch | 11 (2007) |
| Arietta | 2004 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Quartet | 10 (2006) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ridge to Ridge | 10 (2006) |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | BILL'S BARREL BROKEN ROCK BLOCK | 10 (2006) |
| Conn Creek Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Act Two | 10 (2006) |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Far Niente | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Girard Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Saintsbury | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Brown Ranch, Pommard Clone | 10 (2006) |
| BOND | 2003 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Nickel and Nickel | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Saintsbury | 2004 | PINOT NOIR | Los Carneros | 9 (2005) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Gypsy Block | 8 (2004) |
| Del Dotto Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 2001 Del Dotto 36/36 Cabernet | 8 (2004) |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2002 | 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Kathryn Hall Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Sacrashe Vineyard | 8 (2004) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Marston Family Vineyard | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | A Menasco Memory | 8 (2004) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Napa Wine Company | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Rockcairn Vineyard | 8 (2004) |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2002 | Petit Verdot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Black and Blue | 8 (2004) |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lilia's Special Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Artesa Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 4 (2000) |
| Corison Winery | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kronos Vineyard, Cordon | 4 (2000) |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | General Rutherford's Red | 4 (2000) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 1998 | Syrah (70%), Insignia (Cabernet Sauvignon 24%%, Merlot 6%) | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Domeniconi Reserve | 4 (2000) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 1998 | Table Wine | Napa Valley | LaTiDa | 4 (2000) |
| Cardinale | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Stags Leap District | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Domaine Charbay Winery and Distillery | Distillers' Port | Napa Valley | Single-Barrel Release | 3 (1999) | |
| S. Anderson Vineyard | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Premiere Reserve Richard Chambers Vineyard | 3 (1999) |
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.
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)