Joe Rochioli, J. Rochioli Vineyards

“A 1996 Brutocao Cellars Merlot. It was very fruity in taste and smooth. It had a good aftertaste and was dark in color. It tasted like it had more age than a ’96. It was well made. I thought it was a great wine. I had it with a pork roast; the combination was good. It’s one of the better Merlots I’ve had.”