It consistently wins high praise and gold medals. The prestigious Orange County Fair named it Best of Class. Both Merlot lovers and rookies will certainly come together over this. AROMA/TASTE: Plum, blackberry, black cherry, cream, vanilla, black pepper, oak, eucalyptus, nutmeg. PAIR with everyday foods that are tomato-y, creamy, bacony, or mushroomy, roasted poultry, lamb, short ribs, roasted vegetables, pasta salads. Ruby red, dry, full body, high & velvet tannins.