Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2019 Blackened Distilled from a high rye

Distilled from a high rye thin mash with local NY grains and wormwood before being stave aged with American and French oak at various char levels

malted from only Scottish barley for authenticity

and savor the essence of Mexico in every drop

making it a favorite among enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike

in a Coper Pot Still

Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2019 Blackened Distilled from a high ryeThe 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,