94 Points Wine & Spirits "…oak enhances the lean texure of the Carneros Merlot, without obscuring the scents of red fruit and earth…the wine's high notes of cherry contrast an elegant, chanterelle-like savor, a compellling balance with cool, earty tones that last...", 92 Points Connoisseurs' Guide "A refined and polished Merlot, this one smells of tight, still developing red cherry fruit buttressed by very rich, creamy oak. It is fairly full and extremely well-balanced."