BV Merlot Napa 05

Dusty spice, a touch of sweet oak and scant hints of cocoa are accents to mid-density cherry-like fruit here, and, while the wine is a bit smaller in scale, it stays focused and balanced from front to back. It tends to firmness as it underplays ripeness, and it will benefit from a few years of age.  Connoisseur's Guide to California Wines