I really like California merlot from the old school producers. I think they age well and after a few years in the bottle, they can show some good secondary and tertiary characteristics. This wine is very good now and should drink well for another 3-5 years.
Nice juicy and rich fruit leaning towards blackberry, a hint of vanillia from nicely integrated oak, attractive tannins on the finish that are not overbearing. Something a little savoury developing too, olive?
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For the hype and cost of Stags' Leap's cabs, I expected more I guess. Fruit didn't stand out, lacked boldness, zero complexity. I was just left wanting more. I guess I just shouldn't build any expectations for one label's varietals based on their other varietals.
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2/16/2024 - TonyH Likes this wine: 91 Points
Big and chewy. Perfect with a beautifully prepared steak.
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2/23/2023 - RichardsEric1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I really like California merlot from the old school producers. I think they age well and after a few years in the bottle, they can show some good secondary and tertiary characteristics. This wine is very good now and should drink well for another 3-5 years.
Color. Dark red.
Nose. Cherries, currants, bran, cedar, undergrowth, earth.
Palate. Black Cherries, kirsch, cocoa, decent tannic structure, and nice acidity.
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8/14/2022 - Jzizzle Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice juicy and rich fruit leaning towards blackberry, a hint of vanillia from nicely integrated oak, attractive tannins on the finish that are not overbearing. Something a little savoury developing too, olive?
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4/11/2022 - bcahlbrandt wrote: 85 Points
For the hype and cost of Stags' Leap's cabs, I expected more I guess. Fruit didn't stand out, lacked boldness, zero complexity. I was just left wanting more. I guess I just shouldn't build any expectations for one label's varietals based on their other varietals.
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3/24/2022 - DWaterman Likes this wine: 88 Points
Medium bodied merlot with plum, vanilla spice and nice hint of oak in the background. This was enjoyable to drink.
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