Stags' Leap Winery Merlot - 2007 (750ml) IGP Pays d'Oc Whisky Advocate - 83 points

Whisky Advocate - 83 points

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A slice of Chardonnay that changes everything

all rounded out by hints of vanilla and oak flavors

revealing sweet tannin as well as a velvety texture

Stags' Leap Winery Merlot - 2007 (750ml) IGP Pays d'Oc Whisky Advocate - 83 points(2007 vintage) "This Napa Valley Merlot is a beautiful example of Napa Valley Merlot, showing exuberant dark fruit aromas of briary black cherry alongside spice notes of allspice and ginger. On the palate, there are elements of cassis and the mouth feel is rich with rounded tannins. The structure on the palate is more soft and approachable, with great acidity. A year of aging in European oak barrels added hints of sweet oak spices and dark espresso