Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Ribbon Vale Vineyard Merlot offers notes of warm mulberries, stewed plums, Christmas cake and blueberry compote with underlying sage, damp earth and cedar nuances. Medium-bodied it gives a good concentration of plum and earthy flavors with a medium level of velvety tannins, crisp acid and a long, herb-laced finish. Drink it now to 2018+.