The Dow Jones Midrange Merlot Index Very Good: Best of tasting. Dark and earthy, quite ripe yet restrained, with blackberry fruit. Good structure, with mouth-coating chocolate and cinnamon and a nicely dry finish. Could age. We liked the 2005 just as much. The Wall Street Journal March 21, 2008 Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Black plum, boysenberry, and cherry flavors danceamongst the violet, chocolate and cedar notes. Thiswine is smooth and the tannins are refined andround. In true Merlot character, this wine caressesthe mouth and lingers beyond each sip. Randy Ullom, Winemaster

'Intense wild berry and mocha flavors are accented by black cherry, currant and anise notes. Well structured, yet subtle tannins create a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel followed by a complex, rich and elegant finish.' - Randy Ullom, Winemaster