From Murray Darling, an area that straddles northern Victoria and New South Wales, this Merlot is an easy quaffer with bouncy plum fruit, earth and just the right amount of oak. Just one of many great McPherson’s buys; their Shiraz and Chardonnay (both 87 points, $7) are also worthwhile.——D.T.(11/15/2003)—— 85