The dense ruby/purple-colored 2000 Merlot Prestige (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) reveals extremely high extraction along with formidable levels of tannin, a deep, chocolatey, big, sweet, black cherry and currant-scented nose, and considerable muscle as well as power in the finish. The tannin needs to soften in this large-scaled, structured, well-endowed Merlot. Anticipated maturity:2005-2013. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376