2007 Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Merlot Sonoma County

(91 Points) Very good red-ruby color. Ripe and inviting aromas of cherry, blueberry, graphite, flowers and sexy oak (50% new). High-toned and savory in the mouth, with terrific juicy intensity to the red fruit, spice and mineral flavors. Finishes with firm tannins and excellent aromatic persistence. A seriously structured mountain-style merlot that's built to age. Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar: May/June 2010 Issue 150