Wine of the Week - Sort This Out "Even Money" 2006 Merlot

The first wine I'm profiling from my recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley. I gifted this wine to my neighbor as a thank you for keeping an eye on my cats while I was away. She was gracious enough to share it with me on the night she opened it, so I got to taste this excellent wine a second time.
Full, deeply fruity and flavorful, with an amazing chocolate-y aftertaste. I love this wine! Although the word "merlot" scares some people off, I give this my full endorsement. Buy it if you can.