The purple-colored 2007 Cristiari D’Alos is 100% Merlot aged in new French and American oak for 12 months. It exhibits a bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, spice box, plum, and black currant. This is followed by a medium- to full-bodied wine with layers of savory fruit, plenty of spice, good intensity, and enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years. It will be at its best from 2012 to 2019. Importer: Brad Jensen, Bon Vivant Imports; www.bonvivantimports.com