Wine detail

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard

Napa Valley

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Merlot

ABV

14.8%

Peak 2027-2039

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2039.

The ‘22 Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard.

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022 is from Calistoga, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2045Peak window 2027-2039

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2022 vintage

Duckhorn Vineyards' 2022 Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard comes from Calistoga, United States.

About Duckhorn Vineyards

Duckhorn Vineyards' Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard comes from Calistoga, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Duck breast with cherry gastrique

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Merlot-braised short ribs with creamy polenta

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Roasted eggplant and porcini lasagna

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022?

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022 is from Calistoga, United States.

What does Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022 taste like?

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2039. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard 2022?

Pair this wine with Duck breast with cherry gastrique; Merlot-braised short ribs with creamy polenta; or Roasted eggplant and porcini lasagna.