This Merlot over-delivers for the everyday price. It’s bone dry and classically structured, with rich, ripe tannins and mouthwatering acidity framing flavors of cherries, red and black currants, dusty spices and cedar. Sommeliers, scoop this one up. More than 15,000 cases produced.——S.H.(5/1/2009)—— 87

Here’s a soft, plushly textured Merlot, with polished cherry, blackberry and toast flavors and a dry finish. It’s a pleasant sipper, and will benefit from decanting before serving to let it breathe and develop. ——S.H.(5/1/2006)—— 85