2021 Duckhorn Vineyards Atlas Peak Napa Valley Merlot
2021 Duckhorn Vineyards Atlas Peak Napa Valley Merlot

2021 Duckhorn Vineyards Atlas Peak Napa Valley Merlot


2021 Duckhorn Vineyards Atlas Peak Napa Valley Merlot


Varietal Composition: 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon

We produced our first Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot in 1978. In the years since, mountain-grown grapes have played an essential role in our Napa Valley Merlot program. Atlas Peak’s temperatures can be as much as 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor, and its high-elevation vineyards are largely above the fog line. This results in long, even ripening that delivers exceptional Merlot vintage after vintage. Our Atlas Peak Merlot displays beautiful concentration with briar berry character alongside wild spice and herb notes.

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Winemaker Notes

This beautifully structured wine captures the depth and sophistication of great mountain-grown Merlot, offering luxurious aromas of dark plum, boysenberry and huckleberry. On the palate, firm mountain tannins add complexity to generous flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cocoa powder and rose petals as they build to a long, resonant finish.

Specifications

Vintage
2021
Varietal
Merlot
Alcohol
14.5
Appellation
Atlas Peak
Acid
0.58 g/100 ml
pH
3.66
Aging
Aged 16 months in 100% French oak 50% new, 50% neutral
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Three Palms Vineyard

The iconic 3 three palms has become a consistent benchmark for New World Merlot

Elevation

357 feet

Acreage/Size

85 acres

Varietals

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Sub-appellation

Calistoga

Soil Type

Bale Loam, Cortina Very Stony Loam

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