This is for you if you like your Merlots soft, gentle and ripe almost to the point of sweetness. It’s a one-dimensional wine, rich in fudgy chocolate, blackberry tart and sweetened rosehip tea flavors.——S.H.(3/1/2007)—— 84

The entry is luscious, with rich black cherry and mocha flavors and smooth, thick tannins. Then oak hits, hard, and it doesn’t feel integrated. The wine is so nice on its own, it doesn’t really need all that vanilla and char. ——S.H.(5/1/2006)—— 84

Lots to like about the smooth, tannic structure, and the way the sweet black cherry fruit spreads across the palate. But it could use greater concentration and density. ——S.H.(6/1/2005)—— 85