The thick, ripe 2004 Merlot VDP d’Orange (100% Merlot) offers hints of peaches, black cherries, and cola. While not complex, it offers a chewy texture, a full-bodied, opulent, personality, and a serious mouthful of silky Merlot. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565