The Solus Merlot is unabashedly ambitious, with upfront vanilla from toasty new oak, a high level of extraction and a dense, black core of ripe fruit. It’s full bodied, with steely tannins and a long finish of fig and char. Try with a pan-seared steak. ——W.E.(6/1/2010)—— 89

Deep notes of plum, oak, cherry and currant are accented by oak spice. It's broad and tannic, with an herbal tinge to the aftertaste. Drink now through 2009. 540 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Hungary / Villány Select to Add

A spicy, gamy nose of cloves and red berry lead on this impressive Merlot, and on the palate, it’s assertive but smooth, with spicy smoke and clove waves and a slightly tart berry character. Substantial tannin means it can age and be paired with more robust meat dishes.——S.K.(5/1/2008)—— 87