I am not a big fan of New World Merlot, but I must say I was shocked by how good the 2008 Terra Barossa Merlot turned out. Filled with notes of chocolate, coffee beans, black cherries, and black plums, it’s a full-bodied, opulently textured red displaying beautiful intensity, purity, and length. It is as good as a $40-$50 Merlot. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Fran Kysela, Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228; Fax (540) 722-9258