I think this bottle of Golden Path 2003 Vintage Merlot came from one of our wine clubs, and it was a pleasant surprise. Sometimes, while I do like Merlot, I get a little tired of it, but we both enjoyed this wine. In fact, after surfing around, I found a number of other bloggers who have also written about it.

I managed to also surf over to the International Wine Shop, who happens to sell it for about $10:

The 2003 Golden Path Merlot offers aromas of ripe fruit and oak with a little hint of playful spice with flavors of bright plum, raspberry and anise that lead into a long, smooth finish. Its firm tannins and full body will complement most of our your grilled meals, from a juicy porterhouse steak to a sauced-up rack of baby back ribs - a wine you can enjoy throughout the entire BBQ season!

Paso Robles is recognized as one of California's premium wine growing regions and is highly touted for its full-bodied red wines ... and this fabulous 2003 Golden Path Merlot will not disappoint!