Name: Redwood Creek Merlot
Type: Red
Grape: Merlot
Origin: U.S. – California
Year: 2006
Producer: Frei Bros. Vineyards
Price: $6.99

Deep purple in color and I’d say the aroma is dominated by black pepper. The flavor is interesting with a solid punch of fruit punctuated with some moderate tannins. There’s almost a sweet aura to the flavor although it’s a dry wine. A few tiny off flavors but nothing to complain loudly about at $7 a bottle.