Right on cue the 2015 Frontman takes the stage, aimed to impress with a vibrant garnet/purple hue and tons of cedar, chocolate and sweet toasty oak on the nose. Mouth-filling flavors of cinnamon and plum accent the round and luscious mouthfeel, with loads of spice and cedar that resolve on the finish and never miss a beat. Pitch perfect acidity lends structure and balance to this upbeat and energetic crowd pleaser! 172 cases produced. | Behrens Family WinesA more Merlot dominated cuvee that includes 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 Merlot Front Man sports a deep ruby/purple color to go with a ripe, sexy, exuberant style on the palate. Currants, plums, black cherries, spicy oak and dried flower notes all flow from this medium to full-bodied, hedonistic beauty that does everything right. I don't think it's going to make the oldest of bones, but given its balance and purity, it might just surprise. | 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com...warm plums, black cherries and satuéed herbs nose with an earthy undercurrent. The full, savory palate is firm, chewy and nicely understated. | 92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown for The Wine Advocate