Roca’s red wines start with the 2010 Merlot. It is a fruity, ripe, straightforward effort with plenty of spicy black currant and blackberry flavors, a supple texture, and a finish with no hard edges. It, too, is a very good value that will provide enjoyment over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Dan Kravitz, Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 347-9400; fax (540) 349-0967

The 2006 Merlot is a spicy wine with assertive cassis and black currant aromas and flavors. Nicely balanced, this well-priced wine will deliver pleasure for another 4 years. Importer: Dan Kravitz, Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 347-9400