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Stags Leap Winery Merlot 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: California /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2020 /

Sku: 32066

James Suckling92 Points
Wine Enthusiast92 Points
The Wine Advocate90 Points
$36.99 Reg. $39.99
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True to its southern Napa origins, the 2020 Merlot exhibits fresh, expressive aromas and flavors with notes of ripe black cherry, red currant, and black plum. These mingle with spiced notes of cinnamon, clove, Madagascar vanilla, and caramel from the delicately interwoven oak aging. Lively, lifted chaparral notes of lavender, fresh mint, and sage, dance alongside riper tones of blueberry preserves and bittersweet dark chocolate, while hints of anise and black tea add savory complexity. This sumptuous wine is creamy and round with a backbone of fresh acidity. The tannin profile is polished and firm, adding richness and balance. The finish is deep and nuanced, demonstrating grace and finesse.


• Merlot •

Suggested Food Pairing:

Charcuterie-Cheese
Chicken
Duck
Pizza
Pork

Reviews

James Suckling92 Points
Wine Enthusiast92 Points
The Wine Advocate90 Points
JS James Suckling: 92 Points
A merlot with chocolate, black olive, and walnut aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and layered. Chewy tannins. Juicy at the same time. Give it two or three years to soften.
WE Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Beautiful red and black fruits meld with dark chocolate and cinnamon accents in this well-oaked, nicely concentrated wine. A full body is backed by moderate tannins, giving it more structure and mouthfeel than a typical Merlot.
WA The Wine Advocate: 90 Points
The untrendiness of Merlot is really reflected by this wine. With only one-third as many cases produced as the Cabernet Sauvignon and a higher proportion of new French oak (38% versus 27%), the 2020 Merlot sells for just two-thirds the price. Yet it's a solid effort, with classy hints of pencil shavings framing black cherry fruit. Juicy, fun and easy to drink, it's medium to full-bodied and velvety-textured, with ample length on the finish.