Winemakers Notes:I really love this wine. Soft, supple, and complex. There is a certain elegance to this wine that fits my vision of the perfect Merlot: Pretty and seductive with a decidedlyspicy nose of black cherry, cassis and cedar. Very ripe and round, almost like a Jolly Rancher candy. Mouth-filling flavors of plums, cherries and wild red berries dominate from start to finish. Good seam of acidity paired with soft tannins make this a wonderful wine for game fowl such as pheasant or duck. My ...

Rating: 84/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/01/03

languid upon entry. calm in mouth with little dryness. leaves with a sharp bang on swallow.

simple with lots of blackberry. easy drinking and on the whole not bad for the price

black berries decent tannins great for the price

delightful, full body, rich flavor

smooth, great wine for the price.

not quit as good as toasted head