Parker Review: The deep, rich 2002 Merlot is not up to the level of the 2003, although it does possess fabulously complex notes of scorched earth, chocolate, espresso roast, and meaty black cherries, currants, and plums. A broodingly backward, concentrated, fullbodied, dense, and superrich Merlot, it should drink well for 15 or more years. Drink 2005 2020 RP
Tanzer Review: Saturated rubyred. Wonderfully complex, deep aromas of plum, currant, licorice, smoke, dark chocolate and spices. Superconcentrated, round, sweet and creamy, with highly complex flavors of plum, dark chocolate, minerals and leather. This offers breadth and palate coverage rare for merlot thats not grown on the Po merol plateau. The rising finish boasts superb breadth and length. A great California merlot.
