Toasted Head Chardonay is awesome -- anyone ever try the merlot?

[mattm54]

I love Toasted Head Chardonay from RH Phillips. I saw they have a Merlot too, anyone ever try it? How is it?

[jon2465]

the merlot is outstanding

[Bucko]

I found it very average myself:

1999 Toasted Head, Merlot, Dunnigan Hills, California, $18, 2,145 cases. Mixed berries, leather, smoke and vanilla mingle on the nose and palate, with dill spice evident on the finish. Tannins are modest, the acidity brisk. 82/83.