The 2004 Merlot is a sweet, expansive wine redolent of dark cherries, menthol, licorice, spices and toasted oak. This seamless, full-bodied red possesses outstanding depth on the palate in a sumptuous, round style. Readers who enjoy wines with tertiary nuances should cellar this Merlot for another few years as it remains quite fresh today. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. Toros is a small producer based in Cormons, in the heart of the Friulian Collio. Importer: T. Edward Wines, Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504