"DATE: 08-15-07 Appearance: Dark ruby with slight browning at the rim.
Nose: Plum/cherry and spicy oak.
Palate: Dry with good acidity, midweight plus. Add a licorice character and light cassis to the palate, with dusty ripe tannins midpalate and a long clean finish.
Conclusions: Quite the modern style cab merlot, drinkable already, but capable of lasting four or five years. General food-worthy wine will also sit well in many social situations." lfw
FROM THE PRODUCERS:"Dense red in colour, this medium bodied Cabernet Merlot exhibits a bouquet of dark, lightly peppered, ripe fruits. The wine is approachable despite its youth showing green bell pepper, more fruit layers and spice on the palate. It is well balanced with good acidity and the finish already longs for the next sip. Decant to drink now or within the next two to three years."