Last year I was singing the praises of Peninsula Ridge`s straight on Merlot (Lepp Vineyard), and now the Vintner`s Reserve proves that that wine was no fluke, winemaker Jamie Evans seems to know his way around the Merlot grape and in this version he has added a little something extra (all estate fruit). It starts off soft and juicy, adds blueberry and blackberry then finishes up with great spice delivering it all with a raspberry seam that runs right down the middle. Price: $29.95 – Rating: ****+