Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2019 Blackened leaving a lingering sweetness with

leaving a lingering sweetness with subtle notes of oak and spice

Kentucky Pioneer Isaac Ruddell founded a grist mill along Stoner Creek and South Fork Licking River

making it a favorite among enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike

Elit is a testament to precision distillation and filtration techniques

Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2019 Blackened leaving a lingering sweetness withThe 2019 harvest started one to two weeks later than previous years, mostly due to February rains, but because the vines were in their winter dormancy, it did not affect the 2019 crop. Spring continued to be wet with some rain during flowering, followed by cool temperatures that allowed the grapes to mature gradually. Most grapes ripened at lower sugars, thanks to the extended, cool growing season, and winemakers were pleased with the full flavors,