This is Pepper Bridge Merlot, and it beautifully expresses the vineyard trademarks: fresh fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry, spread out broadly across the palate, and backed with tart acids and light tannins. There is a strong streak of Asian spicebox as well, but overall the wineis very approachable, which makes it is a Merlot to enjoy with rich fish, such as salmon. It’s bright and lightly spicy and not too heavy.——P.G.(3/1/2009)—— 89

Soft and plush, this is a sweetly plummy, cherry pie-flavored Merlot that does for a meal what a pillow does for a bed. Lay down and enjoy the lush cherry fruit, the sandalwood scents and the spice. This is a drink-now wine that should win a lot of favorable consumer comments.——P.G.(12/31/2007)—— 89