The 1999 Merlot (100% Merlot) is tank-fermented and aged in barrel. It exhibits a slight touch of herbs in addition to abundant quantities of chocolate-covered berry fruit, soft, sweet tannin, and a medium-bodied, fruit-driven personality. Although not complex, it is delicious, fruity, and plump. Drink it over the next several years. Importer: A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620