One of Scarpantoni's low-key efforts, the soft, medium-bodied 1999 Merlot reveals herb-tinged berry fruit. It is acceptable, tasty, soft, and best drunk over the next 3-4 years. Readers punch-drunk from some of the excessively high prices for New World wines should definitely check out Scarpantoni.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283