Stags' Leap Winery Merlot Napa Valley 2021
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Blend
- 99% Merlot, 1% Malbec
- Winemaker
- Ludovic Dervin
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
Taste profile
Body: Creamy and round, sumptuous, polished and firm backbone
Aromas & flavors: Ripe black cherry, red currant, black plum, blueberry preserves, bittersweet dark chocolate, Madagascar vanilla
Tannins & finish: Deep and nuanced, refined tannins, long finish
Pairings: Beef fillet in a crust, lamb confit, stuffed zucchini, roasted veal, braised short ribs, aged cheddar
Tasting notes are for this wine, but from the 2020 vintage.
Sources: adultbeveragesolutions.com, stagsleap.com, en.winedexer.com, stagsleapwinecellars.com
“Plenty of perfumed plum and lightly candied dark fruit as well as orange peel. Hints of dark chocolate. Medium to full body, juicy, zesty and vivd in the finish. So drinkable with lots of finesse. Gorgeous. Drink now or hold.”
“Juicy red and black fruits sprinkled with cinnamon build concentrated flavor, with a structure of open weave. This wine is persistent and generous through a long, warming finish.”
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