The 1998 Dynamite Merlot, a 15,000-case blend of primarily Merlot from fruit sources in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino, is simple, but chunky and dense with tart acidity in the background. For under $18.00 a bottle, it is not a bad value in the scheme of California wine prices. Tel. (707) 996-5870; Fax (707) 996-5302