90 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "[$24 list] Velvety and bright with lively plum and racy acidity; great structure and classic balance; long and showing notes of soft herbs, spice, chocolate and dried cherry. (Jul 2011)"

Producer notes: "This 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Gold Medal Winning Merlot has an intense garnet color. A ripe blackberry aroma leads to hints of cassis and plum on the entry, and finishes with refined tandins and cedar."