Deep garnet colored, the 2007 Favourite Son Cabernet Merlot gives expressive notes of ripe red plums, red currant preserves and black cherries with hints of cloves, ground cinnamon and toast. Medium to full bodied, it gives a good amount of berry and spice flavors in the mouth and is nicely balanced with a medium level of grainy tannins and lively acid, finishing long and clean. It’d drinking well right now, though should keep another 3-4 years. Importer: Rathbone Wine Imports, Napa, CA; www.fsfw.com.au; tel. (707) 253-8332