"DATE: 08-13-08 Appearance: Ruby with light mahogany at the rim.
Nose: Plum, black cherry, raspberry, spicy oak and herbal qualities.
Palate: Dry with good acidity, midweight plus. Palate nicely follows the nose, with dusty tannins on the midpalate, and a somewhat austere very long clean dry finish.
Conclusions: Youngish merlot that will open up more in two years and last for ten. Best now with rare red meats or foods with tomato paste. "lfw