Stonestreet usually makes about 15,000 cases of Merlot, but in 1998, after the selection process, there are only 6,000 cases available. A blend of 82% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc, this wine is showing much better from bottle than it did last year. It reveals smoky, chocolatey, and black cherry notes with well-integrated oak. Full-bodied, powerful, yet slightly angular, it should drink well for a decade. (Not yet released)Tel. (707) 433-9000; fax (707) 433-9469.