An innovative blend of Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2000 Cricket Patch Proprietary Red offers high tone peppery, plum, fig, and red currant fruit in a medium-bodied, straightforward style. Although lacking complexity, it exhibits good substance as well as a nicely-textured mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Imported by USA Wine West LLC, San Rafael, CA; tel. (800)-485-5753, for John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection