• 84 Points
    Martin Ray 2004 Merlot (Napa Valley)

    The '04 is considerably better than the '03, probably because the warmer vintage ripened the fruit and did away with the minty greenness. No unripeness here. It's all deliciously jammy blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit, with an sweet, oaky finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007
  • 84 Points
    Martin Ray 2004 Merlot (Napa Valley)

    The '04 is considerably better than the '03, probably because the warmer vintage ripened the fruit and did away with the minty greenness. No unripeness here. It's all deliciously jammy blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit, with an sweet, oaky finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007
  • 84 Points
    Martin Ray 2004 Merlot (Napa Valley)

    The '04 is considerably better than the '03, probably because the warmer vintage ripened the fruit and did away with the minty greenness. No unripeness here. It's all deliciously jammy blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit, with an sweet, oaky finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007
  • 84 Points
    Martin Ray 2004 Merlot (Napa Valley)

    The '04 is considerably better than the '03, probably because the warmer vintage ripened the fruit and did away with the minty greenness. No unripeness here. It's all deliciously jammy blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit, with an sweet, oaky finish.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007