To be honest, I grabbed this bottle by mistake, intending to open a different one. But as they say, happy little accidents happen. It turned out to be an ideal pairing for a rib-eye steak cooked over charcoal. Nothing groundbreaking—just a well-made Merlot in excellent shape. It offers good fruit flavors with neat leathery and earthy notes. The structure is solid, with medium acidity and a long aftertaste. Great value overall.