Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

8.8189 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

Runner up in our 1/2/16 Altaire blind tasting. But at the end of the night it opened up so beautifully, it seemed to beat the Prisoner. Re-Tasting 6/9/16: rating affirmed. Smooth, well balanced.

Runner up in our 1/2/16 Altaire blind tasting. But at the end of the night it opened up so beautifully, it seemed to beat the Prisoner. Re-Tasting 6/9/16: rating affirmed. Smooth, well balanced.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Alexander Vadas

A little flat or tight. In homage to the #napafire

A little flat or tight. In homage to the #napafire

Oct 18th, 2017
Ryan Gall

Aromas of licorice, leather and black cherries. Flavors of plum, dark fruit and heavy oak.

Aromas of licorice, leather and black cherries. Flavors of plum, dark fruit and heavy oak.

Jan 15th, 2017
Jesse Baldwin

Decent on the nose, weak finish.

Decent on the nose, weak finish.

Jan 14th, 2017
Ryan Buckley

Cinnamon. Lime zest. Sugar plum. Light dulce de leche. Tannin.

Cinnamon. Lime zest. Sugar plum. Light dulce de leche. Tannin.

Jan 1st, 2017
David Russell

14.1%

14.1%

Dec 25th, 2016
Andrew Edson

I don't drink a lot of merlots but enjoyed this one. Had pleasant earthly tones and some dried fruit notes. Also some spice I couldn't quite identify. Would definitely drink again.

I don't drink a lot of merlots but enjoyed this one. Had pleasant earthly tones and some dried fruit notes. Also some spice I couldn't quite identify. Would definitely drink again.

Nov 6th, 2016
Brian Grech

Always solid. With Vacit, Sheila, Jared.

Always solid. With Vacit, Sheila, Jared.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Michael Tao

Fine Merlot -- enjoying with an extended family dinner

Fine Merlot -- enjoying with an extended family dinner

Aug 1st, 2016
Ming L
9.0

Not the typical fruit forward merlot. It's more like a good Cab with spicy note and firm tannins, but leaner yet more elegant. Very vibrant on the palate. Long finish. Just let it breathe!

Not the typical fruit forward merlot. It's more like a good Cab with spicy note and firm tannins, but leaner yet more elegant. Very vibrant on the palate. Long finish. Just let it breathe!

Jul 16th, 2016