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95
Points
Stags' Leap Winery

2022 Napa Valley Merlot

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Tasting Notes

Named #61 on James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025

95 Points- “Plush and generous aromas of Damson plums, citrus peel, iodine and tea leaves. This is full-bodied with soft tannins and balanced acidity, giving flavors of mocha, blackberry compote, purple flowers and dried herbs. Soft yet serious.” – JamesSuckling.com

This Merlot opens with an alluring bouquet of dark plum, violet, tea leaf, and a delicate touch of dried rosemary. The palate is round and inviting, with glossy tannins and a harmonious blend of mocha and dark fruit flavors that flow seamlessly alongside layers of boysenberry, blackberry, and mocha. The luscious dark berry fruit core is complemented by a polished texture that leads to savory notes of sage, Bay Laurel, and black olives, adding depth and complexity to this mouth-pleasing, juicy wine. The wine finishes rich and flavorful with deep, refined notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and crushed stone that showcase the intriguing nature of Napa Valley’s 2022 vintage.


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Named #61 on JamesSuckling.com Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025. “Plush and generous aromas of Damson plums, citrus peel, iodine and tea leaves. This is full-bodied with soft tannins and balanced acidity, giving flavors of mocha, blackberry compote, purple flowers and dried herbs. Soft yet serious.” – JamesSuckling.com

    • Technical info
      • Vintage: 2022
      • Alcohol: 14.4%
      • Volume: 750 mL
      • Varietal: Merlot
      • Brand: Stags' Leap Winery
      Vintage Notes
      The 2022 harvest started calm and early, with healthy vineyards offering bright acidity and fruit-forward flavors. Then in early September, when an historic heat wave ramped up the pace of ripening, winemakers worked fast and furious to pick fruit at its best quality. Fortunately, strong, irrigated vines helped the vineyards survive the heat and the second half of harvest was cooler and more predictable, allowing later-ripening Merlot to develop its full flavor and tannin profile.
    Technical info
    • Vintage: 2022
    • Alcohol: 14.4%
    • Volume: 750 mL
    • Varietal: Merlot
    • Brand: Stags' Leap Winery
    Vintage Notes
    The 2022 harvest started calm and early, with healthy vineyards offering bright acidity and fruit-forward flavors. Then in early September, when an historic heat wave ramped up the pace of ripening, winemakers worked fast and furious to pick fruit at its best quality. Fortunately, strong, irrigated vines helped the vineyards survive the heat and the second half of harvest was cooler and more predictable, allowing later-ripening Merlot to develop its full flavor and tannin profile.