Forest Glen Forest Fire White Merlot 2008 California

I love this wine! I had never even heard of White Merlot until three weeks ago, when it was recommended to me. This is good stuff! It has a beautiful color--a clear but rich garnet. It's light and fresh but also spicy. It is slightly sweet, but not too much for my taste. I wish I had some White Zinfandel to compare it to. Zin is easy to drink (as is this) but I really think the White Merlot is superior, with a zippy kick that the Zin doesn't have. I like that I can smell the raspberry in this one!