Omrah 2001 Merlot Cabernet ($17) was opened especially for me and is due to be released in about two months time. The nose is quite dumb at this stage and doesn't show much at all. The silky smooth tannins like these are fairly typical in a Merlot, but this wine has lots of them. There is not a lot in the complexity department, but the fruit has ample weight, is deeply seated and shows musk, plums and liquorice. It's a good wine for the price and holds some interest in this bracket. Rated as Recommended with *** for value – Feb 03