The fruit-driven 2001 Cabernet/Merlot spent 10 months in French oak prior to bottling. It reveals lovely ripeness in addition to straightforward, herb-tinged, black currant flavors with hints of licorice and coffee in the background. It will drink well for 2-3 years. The Buckeley wines are unoaked or minimally oaked offerings designed to offer fruit over wood and make-up. This wine represents an excellent value.Importer: Peter Click, Click Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689