93 pts from Wine Spectator! "Rating: 93-Rich and concentrated, with bold aromas of plum, currant and mocha leading to complex, layered blackberry, licorice and spice flavors that finish with a flourish of ripe, minerally tannins. Drink now through 2012. 4913 cases made."-Nov 07 Issue 91 pts from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! "Rating: 91-The superb 2005 Merlot, a blend of fruit from Napa (70%) and Sonoma (30%), exhibits sweet plum and black currant fruit intermixed with mocha, coffee, and earth notes. This medium to full-bodied, elegant, lush, heady wine begs for consumption over the next 7-8 years." - Dec 07 Issue
Nick's Pick! "Pride is consistently reliable on presenting a balanced and smooth Merlot with rich fruit and a super long finish! One of the best Merlots in the World! One of the most difficult to acquire, especially in a large format." - Nick's Notes
Winery Notes Below: Very ripe, blackberry and currant aromas with a trace of vanilla. Broad, expansive and even across the mid-palate, with a candy-like middle and chewy tannins. Soft edges and tremendous length. Merlot for Cab people!
