The 2005 Merlot comes from a vineyard planted on its own roots and cropped to two tons per acre. The wine was aged for 8 months in American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers spice box, cinnamon, and red currant aromatics. Supple and forward in the mouth, the tannins are soft and the flavors pleasant and easy-going. Drink this elegant Merlot over the next 4-6 years. Importer: Ken Onish and John Gorman, Southern Starz; www.margan.com.au