Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

8.74 ratings

-no pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.1

This wine starts off with a bite but once it warms up it’s a nice smooth red but not much else. Overall a solid B.

This wine starts off with a bite but once it warms up it’s a nice smooth red but not much else. Overall a solid B.

May 27th, 2026

Jessica Knickerbocker

8.6

2023 vintage nowhere near as good as previous vintages. Not worth the price.

2023 vintage nowhere near as good as previous vintages. Not worth the price.

Mar 16th, 2026

Brian Montgomery

9.1

Straight from Napa

Straight from Napa

Feb 21st, 2026

8.9

James had this 4 months ago

James had this 4 months ago

Feb 13th, 2026