Stags' Leap Winery
Napa Valley Merlot
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, 2016A little flat or tight. In homage to the #napafire
A little flat or tight. In homage to the #napafire
Oct 18th, 2017Aromas 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, 2017Cinnamon. Lime zest. Sugar plum. Light dulce de leche. Tannin.
Cinnamon. Lime zest. Sugar plum. Light dulce de leche. Tannin.
Jan 1st, 2017I 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, 2016Fine Merlot -- enjoying with an extended family dinner
Fine Merlot -- enjoying with an extended family dinner
Aug 1st, 2016Not 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