Medium garnet in color, the 2011 Merlot offers plenty of ripe blackberry and black cherry aroma intensity with an oaky background. Medium-bodied, it gives a decent concentration of straightforward blackberry flavor with a low level of chewy tannins and medium-high acid, finishing medium-long. Drink it now through 2013. Imported by Winesellers, Ltd.; Niles, IL; www.winesellersltd.com