The red wines begin with the 2006 Merlot The Scooter. Dark ruby-colored, it exhibits a fragrant bouquet of smoke, toast, cassis, plum, and blackberry. Velvety-textured (a trademark of the Marquis team) with ripe, sweet fruit, this full-bodied Merlot is layered and seamless with no hard edges. It is what Merlot used to be all about. Drink it now and over the next 4 years. Importer: Mollydooker International, www.mollydookerwines.com.au