I've been looking for a red MJ bag to complement the cooler colors of my collection. I was settled to get a Christy or Blake in bordeaux and was getting ready to call the NY boutique to place in my order. Until... the moment I saw the merlot in a ZC at Bloomingdales, it drove me crazy and gave me restless nights. I was craving and yearning to have piece of this color. Finally, I caved in, called Gabby (thanks Tadpole for the hook up!!! ) from the NY Mercer St. boutique and ordered the mercer line Blake. While waiting anxiously, I went back to Bloomies to accompany a friend to shop for a gift. And there it was-- the ZC staring at me again from its peaceful, glass-encased world beckoning and taunting me. Need I say more? Presenting my absolute addiction to all things merlot-- and I hope it stops here