Aromas of plums, raspberries, chocolate, and prunes emerge from this dark ruby/purple-colored Merlot. Well-structured, with excellent depth, medium to full body, and pure, sweet black fruits infused with mocha, spice, and smoke, this attractive, full-flavored Merlot can be drunk now or cellared for 8-10 years. Tel. (707) 942-6266

A handsome wine with dark berry, plum, cocoa and cedary oak aromas on the nose. Very good sense of balance and mouthfeel, playing the prune and berry fruit flavors against good acidity and tannins. Full but not sharp tannins on the long finish. Opulent, and will continue to improve over 1 or 2 years.——W.E.(6/1/2000)—— 90