2017 Stags' Leap Winery Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 86.9 points

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  3/28/2023 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 90 Points

  First glass, no decant:
  Had more character and charm than I was expecting.
  Blackberry and plum aromas are held by mocha-leather tannins. There's a touch of dried herbs to the end note.
  
  I wish I could comment on the second glass, but my daughter accidentally spilled it all over me.
  
  Day 2
  Holds up well. Tannins maintain their grip mid-palate on. I think this will maintain and possibly improve for at least another 4 years.

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  3/21/2023 - keenercoug Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Plumb raspberry nose, cool dark color, 2 hour decanter, tart blackberry more berry than earth

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  6/23/2022 - wilson.o.matic Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This needs an hour before you even touch it. The alcohol is forward on the first taste but takes a back seat once decanted. Nice Merlot. Drink now.

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  5/10/2022 - @yourfavoritewino wrote:

  Ok, nothing exciting, a bit lackluster

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  5/2/2022 - Devodad Does not like this wine: 65 Points

  Fruity on the nose. Otherwise very bitter with no depth or character. Not worth the $25.

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