Rich and dry, with a wealth of blackberry and cherry tart flavors, straight from the oven with the smoky-sweet, cinnamon and burnt butter tang of the crust. You’ll notice the tannins, which lend a stimulating structure. This isn’t one of those blockbuster cult Merlots, just a red wine of impeccable proportions that yearns to wash down elegant fare.——S.H.(9/1/2007)—— 91