California Merlot 2001 Alcohol: 12.5% by volume. Appearance: Dark ruby color with black-purple tone. Aroma: Lavender and dark fruit with slightly fishy/waxy highlights. Flavor: Cherry, blackberry; somewhat astringent and sour. Appearance:5/5 Aroma: 25/25 Flavor: 40/40 Body: 10/10 Overall Quality: 20/20 My Score: 100 Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Alcohol: 12.5% by volume. Appearance: Dark plum color. Aroma: Rich, almost port- like tones, minus the alcohol heat; black cherry, plum and raisin. Flavor: Slightly sweet entry, full fruit flavor, predominately plum, cranberry and pomegranate. Silky mouthfeel, but somewhat thin. Light-to-medium bodied, thin and fruity in the finish. Not sure what residual sugars are like, but I border on the low end of the semi-dry range. Appearance:5/5 Aroma:25/25 Flavor: 40/40 Body: 10/10 Overall Quality: 20/20 My Score: 100