Bone dry, with brisk tannins, this is a Merlot to drink with good food and not worry about the wine overshadowing it. It’s really drinkable, with a soft, lush mouthfeel and flavors of cherries, currants, spices and cedar. A huge and welcome improvement over the ’06.——S.H.(8/1/2010)—— 88

Too soft, simple and sweet, like sugared cherry pie filling before it’s been baked into the crust.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 81