Here is tasty, forward, juicy fruit—a fresh berry mix of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry. There is firm acidity to balance the tannins, which bring just a hint of herb. Well done; it lacks only some depth in the finish to bring the score up.——P.G.(7/1/2011)—— 89

Dark fruit flavors of cassis and black cherry, with supporting acids and firm tannins. Young and tight, this is well-made and driven by pure, clean fruit that has been aged in a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak.——P.G.(7/1/2011)—— 91

Unblended, 100% Merlot, this light, tart, citrusy wine leads with a spicy, tangy toastiness. The fruit lacks substance; it’s just generic light red fruit, and there is a rough, chalky edge to the acids. ——P.G.(3/1/2007)—— 85