Stags' Leap Winery
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Very smooth and lovely blueberries and blackberry pie
Very smooth and lovely blueberries and blackberry pie
Sep 30th, 2016
Dark cherry, blackberry, with a little pepper. The splash of Malbec removes the fruit forward.
Dark cherry, blackberry, with a little pepper. The splash of Malbec removes the fruit forward.
Jun 26th, 2025Drank the 2020 and it was slightly peppery. No tannins and felt flat in the mouth
Drank the 2020 and it was slightly peppery. No tannins and felt flat in the mouth
Sep 8th, 2024
Sweet fruit forward: cherry, plum and blueberry with moderate tannins that finishes warm and dry.
Sweet fruit forward: cherry, plum and blueberry with moderate tannins that finishes warm and dry.
Sep 21st, 2020
I like the Stags Leap Merlot as an alternative to their Cabernet Sauvignon for about half the price. Lovely spiciness with oak undertones a smooth finish
I like the Stags Leap Merlot as an alternative to their Cabernet Sauvignon for about half the price. Lovely spiciness with oak undertones a smooth finish
Jun 16th, 2020
Well rounded. Inky purple. Forceful fruit with that stags leap touch
Well rounded. Inky purple. Forceful fruit with that stags leap touch
Mar 17th, 2019