Merryvale’s ’03 Reserve doesn’t quite show the complexity of the Clone Six or Vineyard X bottlings, but then again, it’s nowhere near the price. And as rich as it is, it’s a comparative bargain. With luxuriously soft tannins, it’s opulent in black currant, cocoa and new oak flavors that finish long and smooth.——S.H.(5/1/2007)—— 90

A beautiful Cab, soft and luscious, with nuances that keep you coming back. Blackcurrant, cassis, coffee, green olive and smoky oak flavors are wrapped in easy tannins that finish smooth and gentle. Delicious. Drink now.——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 91