The 1995 Merlot RCF Vineyard (1,300 cases) is a medium-bodied, chocolatey, coffee-scented and flavored wine with slight astringency to its tannin, good black cherry fruit, and a tight, crisp finish. This wine, which has 20% Cabernet Franc in the blend, needs another 1-2 years to be fully expressive. It should keep for 10-12. Tel. (707) 539-7511; fax (707) 539-3601

The 1995 Merlot RCF Vineyard (1,300 cases) is a medium-bodied, chocolatey, coffee-scented and flavored wine with slight astringency to its tannin, good black cherry fruit, and a tight, crisp finish. This wine, which has 20% Cabernet Franc in the blend, needs another 1-2 years to be fully expressive. It should keep for 10-12. Tel. (707) 539-7511; fax (707) 539-3601