The 2009 Merlot, sourced from Swartland, has a muted nose with dark plum and raspberry jam and then a twist of citrus lemon. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, quite fleshy and open with satisfying strawberry and red cherry on the rounded finish. Drink now-2013. Painted Wolf source their grapes from Paarl, Swartland, Stellenbosch and Coastal W.O. Jeremy Borg is winemaker at the helm.Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; Tel. (866) 57-STARZ, Fax: (714) 892-6930.