The 2004 Merlot Riserva Ros di Rol offers excellent intensity in its ripe dark fruit, spices, sweet herbs, menthol and toasted oak. Although the wine offers good depth, the drying tannins on the finish detract from the overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.Sant’Elena is the Friuli estate of importer Dominic Nocerino.Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907