Stimson Lane’s Merlot-only winery has a winner with this dark, ripe red, notable for its balance and finesse. It’s not heavy but fleshy, with coffee and black pepper-scented plum, blueberry and dried currant flavors that echo intensively on the fine-grained finish. Drink now through 2007. - Wine Spectator 79% Merlot; 21% Cabernet Sauvignon. Power and finesse come to mind when tasting this wine. Big structure with smooth tannins and beautiful oak flavors in the finish. Ripe plum and concentrated d...

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Nov-03

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 21 notes)

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 12/31/03

winebid. $70. 1.5l