Stags' Leap Merlot California

Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Indulge in the rich and velvety Stags Leap Merlot, a sumptuous red wine that captivates the palate with its luscious notes of dark cherry, plum, and hints of cocoa. This elegant blend is beautifully balanced with soft tannins and a touch of spice, making it the perfect companion for your favorite dishes or a cozy evening by the fire.

Select ripe Merlot grapes from the vineyard, ensuring they have reached optimal sugar levels.

Harvesting Grapes

Crush the grapes and remove stems. This can be done using a grape crusher or by foot.

Crushing and Destemming

Transfer the crushed grapes to a fermentation vessel, add sulfur dioxide, and pitch the yeast. Allow fermentation to occur for 7-14 days at 20-30°C.

Fermentation

After fermentation is complete, press the wine to separate the liquid from the skins and seeds.

Pressing

Transfer the wine to oak barrels for aging. Let it age for at least 12 months to develop its flavor profile.

Aging

After aging, filter the wine and bottle it. Seal the bottles and store them in a cool, dark place.

Bottling

Merlot grapes

Sulfur dioxide

Yeast

Water

Oak barrels for aging

Stags Leap - Merlot

Disaronno, Woodford Reserve, Egg White, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice

WESTERN SOUR

Vodka, peach schnapps, freshly squeezed lime juice and cranberry juice.

SOUTHERN PEACH COSMO

Refreshing combination of Chambord, Blue Curacao, Amaretto, and Spiced Rum.

THE ZION

Aged Certified Angus Beef steak - a true meat lover's favorite.

Baseball Cut Top Sirloin

Whole Rack Baby Back Ribs

Choose from a variety of sides including Squash casserole, sautéed spinach, broccoli, carrot soufflé, french fries, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, mac 'n cheese, or garlic.

Any Side

Make Stags Leap - Merlot Recipe in just 6h 5m. Indulge in the rich and velvety Stags Leap Merlot, a sumptuous red wine that captivates the palate with its luscious notes of dark cherry, plum, and hints of cocoa. This elegant blend is beautifully balanced with soft tannins and a touch of spice, making it the perfect companion for your favorite dishes or a cozy evening by the fire.

Stags Leap - Merlot Recipe

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