From the fine producer, Pey-Marin, comes this interesting Merlot. The grapes are from cool Marin and the wine is drier, more structured and much lower in alcohol than many of its California kin. Yet it’s rich in blackberry and cherry flavors, wrapped into gentle tannins. Drink this low-production Merlot now.——S.H.(12/1/2008)—— 89