The 2005 Merlot is a soft, fragrant wine laced with tar, smoke, dark raspberries, blackberries, roasted coffee beans and French oak. The 2005 is a medium-bodied, slender version of the Merlot, but the wine offers excellent balance and notable overall harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013. I was quite impressed with the wines I tasted from Toros this year. The 2008 whites are among the finest wines to emerge from this challenging harvest. Importer: T. Edward Wines, Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504