The 2021 Merlot is the Markham wine consumers are likeliest to encounter, with more than 25,000 cases bottled. It's pretty straightforward but well-made stuff, with scents of black cherries and mint, plus hints of vanilla and cedar. It's medium to full-bodied, plump and easy to drink, but it just lacks that extra bit of concentration and structure to bring it to the next level. On the other hand, it's fairly priced for what it is and where it's from.