I do not understand the 1994 Merlot Journey. The color is a dark ruby/purple, but the wine's aromas are monochromatic, consisting of new oak and grapy, berry fruit. It is tough-textured, with medium body and good concentration. But may I ask ... where is the complexity and profound depth one expects from a $150 wine! I also opened a 1992 Matanzas Creek Merlot from my cellar, and left the bottle open for several days to see if I had missed something. The 1994 Journey did not develop, and the 1992 was unquestionably superior. Tel. (707) 528-6464