description: Always among the top Santa Barbara Merlots, the '04 is the ripest Gainey I've ever had. It's a burst of chocolate-covered raspberries and cherries, with a rich smoky veneer of sweet oak. If this were any sweeter on the palate, it would be flawed, but it has just enough tannins and acids to keep it balanced.
variety: Merlot
designation: Limited Selection