Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2023

Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2023 is a plush, fruit-driven, and elegantly structured red wine from Napa Valley. In the glass, it presents a deep amethyst color and opens with vibrant aromas of blueberry, black cherry, ripe plum, and red berries, accented by delicate floral violet, potpourri, and spiced notes of mocha, cedar, and clove. The palate is medium-bodied and mouthwatering, offering bright, crunchy tannins, vibrant acidity, and layered flavors of black raspberry, tobacco leaf, and bittersweet dark chocolate that flow into a long, mineral-edged finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with herb-crusted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs, grilled pork tenderloin, wild mushroom risotto, or aged Gouda cheese.