Very rich and dense, and with the firm tannins, might be a candidate for some limited time in the cellar. Shows concentrated blackberry and cherry pie filling flavors, with milk chocolate and spicy oak layers. Try after 2008.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 86

This ambitious brand continues to struggle, in its organic-biodynamic way, to master its Mendocino terroir. This Merlot is clean, dry and very pure, with cherry flavors, yet it needs greater intensity and complexity, and a longer finish. ——S.H.(12/15/2005)—— 84

Starts off with scents of black currants and smoky oak, with pretty notes of vanilla, violets and chocolate. Lives up to its promise on the palate, where flavors of currants, chocolate and herbs are wrapped in some astringent tannins. ——S.H.(2/1/2004)—— 88