Stags' Leap Winery • Napa Valley, California
Stags’ Leap Winery’s Napa Valley Merlot is a polished, fruit‑driven expression of the variety, typically led by Merlot w…Stags’ Leap Winery’s Napa Valley Merlot is a polished, fruit‑driven expression of the variety, typically led by Merlot with small additions of Bordeaux and Rhône grapes to add structure and spice. Sourced mainly from Napa Valley vineyards w…Learn More »
$35
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
95
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Deep, dark fruit rolls through the 2022 Stags' Leap Winery Merlot, with ripe plum and blackberry layered over cocoa, black tea and a dusting of dried herbs. The palate feels cushioned and velvety yet stays lively, finishing with a quiet floral note and just enough structure to keep all that richness in check.
Herb-crusted lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, roast duck with cherry sauce
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Stags’ Leap Winery’s Napa Valley Merlot is a polished, fruit‑driven expression of the variety, typically led by Merlot with small additions of Bordeaux and Rhône grapes to add structure and spice. Sourced mainly from Napa Valley vineyards within and around the historic Stags Leap District estate, it shows generous black cherry, plum and dark berry fruit layered with baking spice, mocha and herbal notes, wrapped in velvety tannins that give the wine its hallmark plush texture and long, smooth finish.