At first we were just going to review the 2002 Black Label Merlot but then the panel tasted this one and we decided that we would be doing a disservice if we did not do both. This Cabernet Merlot has a lovely smell of sweet fruit on the nose – then on second sniff you pick up the slight whiff of green pepper – keep smelling as it warms and you’ll pick up hints of other things too – use your imagination. Upon tasting the nose does not lie – a light green pepper taste mingles with mild tannins – this wine went great with the burgers we decided to BBQ that night (both chicken and beef). This wine is drinking well right now, but has enough tannins that it will age well on the shelf for the next year or two, so buy yourself a case and enjoy.