10% Merlot. Mixing hints of earth with evergreen and curranty notes, this wine lags just a bit in its fruity content but garners a nod of recognition for its supple yet balanced texture and its firm finish. It will hold up well in the bottle and can be used now or later with rib steaks and roasts.

Rating for United States-California: 78 (bad year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>

Awesome Drank it with Fondue on 1/2011