Duckhorn Vineyards

Duckhorn Vineyards, founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, is one of Napa Valley’s benchmark producers and a key pioneer in establishing Merlot as a premium varietal in the United States. From an inaugural 1978 release of just 800 cases each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, the estate steadily built a reputation for Bordeaux-style wines with depth, structure, and polish. Its 2014 Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard was named Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” in 2017, cementing Duc…