This is a complete and pleasant red. The nose has a bit of wood, some cured meat and ripe fruit aromas, while the mouth delivers juicy red-berry flavors along with a touch of apple skin. One of this brand’s better efforts; it tastes like a real and true Merlot. Imported by Wineco Corp.——M.S.(11/15/2007)—— 86

Heavy and unfocused, with unconvincing flavors of carob and coconut running roughshod on the palate. A hulk that’s out of joint.——M.S.(7/1/2005)—— 80

Ripe and chunky, with pickled aromas to the plum and berry nose. In the mouth, look for dried cherry, herb and carob flavors, then milk chocolate on the finish. Not boring, but strange. ——M.S.(6/1/2004)—— 84