Beautiful nose of chocolate, cappuccino and berries. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and well done. Wonderful wine, with class. Merlot. Best from 2006 through 2010. 750 cases made. -JS

Gorgeous, elegant, deeply layered and full of nuances, this delivers cherry candy, espresso and toasted notes with a refined herbal edge. Tones of rosemary, sage and thyme are weaved in with a careful touch and appear only in the background as a delicious afterthought. Dusty tannins and a firm consistency mean this wine will age well for years to come. ——M.L.(4/1/2007)—— 93