My first one turned out a little rough, second went much better. Both will work well enough for herb planters.
It is & it's good. Some of the reds & rosés are top notch. I found the whites to be hit & miss, depending on the varietal, but none have been what I would call "not good" if that makes sense. Definitely worth a go, if you have the chance. The Merkin wines aren't as good but they have a lot lower of price point.