A very nice Merlot, supple and polished, with slightly earthy flavors of cherries, herbs and cedar. The tannins are soft and sweet. Drink now–2011.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 88

At the age of four years, this Merlot is drying out a little bit, showing dessicated fruit and herb flavors that have a touch of olive tapenade. Seems like it would have been fresher a year ago, but it’s a pretty nice wine. Drink now.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 86

There’s a great Merlot struggling to get out in this single-vineyard wine from a small, family-owned winery. The wine is bone dry and tannic, with blackberry, cherry and herb flavors. While the 2003 is a bit hard and narrow, future vintages should be closely watched.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 87