This Merlot is an ambassador for its grape variety, showing off its ability to be a silky smooth sip in a well-structured package, especfially when given time to breathe. Nuances of blackberry and cocoa lure the palate to a most atisfying conclusion, and another glass.

Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal, National Orange Show/Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Jerry Mead's New Word International Wine Competiion
Bronze Medal, West Coast Wine Competition

86 Points, (Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 1, 2007) "Dry and tart in acids, with herb, blackberry and bitter dark chocolate flavors...More Bordeaux-like than Californian in the earthiness, but it's a polished wine. Decanting and food will soften and sweeten it."

This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.