Starting with its nearly opaque color and very positive plum and cocoa aromas, this wine struts its stuff. Dark berry, plum and cocoa flavors wash the palate. The green-pepper element that is the bane of so many affordable Merlots is well tamed, and the finish is dry and tangy, with enough tannins to warrant short-term cellaring. Best Buy.
Starting with its nearly opaque color and very positive plum and cocoa aromas, this wine struts its stuff. Dark berry, plum and cocoa flavors wash the palate. The green-pepper element that is the bane of so many affordable Merlots is well tamed, and the finish is dry and tangy, with enough tannins to warrant short-term cellaring. Best Buy.
Starting with its nearly opaque color and very positive plum and cocoa aromas, this wine struts its stuff. Dark berry, plum and cocoa flavors wash the palate. The green-pepper element that is the bane of so many affordable Merlots is well tamed, and the finish is dry and tangy, with enough tannins to warrant short-term cellaring. Best Buy.
Starting with its nearly opaque color and very positive plum and cocoa aromas, this wine struts its stuff. Dark berry, plum and cocoa flavors wash the palate. The green-pepper element that is the bane of so many affordable Merlots is well tamed, and the finish is dry and tangy, with enough tannins to warrant short-term cellaring. Best Buy.