1999 Merlot

Tasting Notes

The 1999 Stag's Leap District Merlot opens with exuberant aromas of dark berry fruit, dried blackberry, and hints of dusty mushroom. On the palate, it is intense and layered, offering flavors of ripe berry, chocolate, and savory, meaty undertones. The wine’s structure is defined by fine-grained tannins that emerge with aeration, providing both softness and backbone. The finish is long and persistent, marked by a harmonious balance of fruit, earth, and subtle oak, making it both intellectually engaging and deeply pleasurable to drink.[1][2][3][4]