A huge, opulent wine, the 2014 La Muse wraps around the palate with tons of super-ripe dark red fruit, chocolate, spice and menthol. La Muse often shuts down after bottling, but the 2014 is still remarkably intense and voluptuous, with soft contours, silky tannins and exceptional balance. The purity of the flavors here is remarkable.

Dark red stone fruit, blueberry jam, mocha, leather and cedar make a strong first impression in the 2015 La Joie. Powerful, voluptuous and also quite structured, the 2015 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine.

A super-classic Sonoma wine, the Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard is also one of the most distinctive offerings in the range. Black cherry, plum, iron, graphite, smoke and cured meats give the 2013 its distinctive aromatic and flavor signatures. Ample and bold, the 2013 is a total knock-out.

A dark, sumptuous wine, the 2014 Harmonie possesses striking depth and textural nuance in all of its dimensions. Succulent red cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice and mocha are given an extra kick of energy and aromatic lift from the Cabernet Franc in the blend.

A vivid, powerful wine, Legacy's 2014 Red Wine exudes depth, richness and intensity in all of its dimensions. The flavors are dark and boldly sketched. Black cherry, plum, rose petal and grilled herbs give the brooding personality. All of the best qualities of the year come through loud and clear in this exceptional wine.

The 2013 Chardonnay emerges from the Upper Barn parcel on Alexander Mountain Estate that also informs one of the Stonestreet Chardonnays. Ample, broad and creamy, with tons of mountain structure, the 2013 exudes class and polish. Honey, butter, orange peel and exotic floral notes blossom effortlessly in the glass. Subtle and yet powerful, the 2013 is marvelously complete, yet it also needs time to peak.

One of the many highlights in this range, the 2015 Zinfandel Dina's Vineyard is also the most expressive of these six Zinfandels from Hartford. Bright aromatics and striking delineation are two of the signatures in this finely-sculpted, nuanced Zinfandel. Blood orange and a host of citrus notes add brightness throughout. This is a lovely showing.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Revelation is laced with expressive dark cherry, plum, tobacco, incense, lavender and licorice notes. Sumptuous in feel, with soft contours and exotic aromatics, the Revelation is another super-impressive red from Captûre. The higher percentage of new oak here vis-à-vis- the Harmonie adds volume but at the expense of some aromatic freshness.

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve Spéciale is a very good wine, maybe even more than that, but it is also less distinctive than some of other wines in the range as it draws from an array of vineyard sites. Deep and intense, the 2013 offers a striking interplay of racy, dark red stone fruit and more floral/savory notes. There is no shortage of power and concentration. The 2013 should drink well with minimal cellaring.

One of the most distinctive wines in this lineup, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Smothers-Remick Ridge is deep and beautifully resonant in the glass. A host of dark cherry, plum, cloves, tobacco and licorice build in a deeply expressive, layered Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with real personality and class.

The 2015 Chardonnay Gravel Bench is the most sumptuous and creamy of these wines. Rich and flamboyant, the 2015 exudes depth and personality. This is an especially unctuous style that works beautifully. The 100% new French oak is very nicely judged.

The 2015 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is one of the more overt wines in this lineup. Juicy dark cherry, plum, smoke, licorice, tobacco and menthol infuse the Highwire. There is plenty of Russian River exuberance in this deep, fleshy Zinfandel.

Bright acids and expressive savory notes are two of the main signatures in the 2015 Zinfandel Hartford Vineyard. Incisive and powerful, the 2015 is loaded with personality. It also needs at least a few years to come into its own. Anise, sweet red stone fruit and lifted floral notes abound.

The 2015 Zinfandel Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard is exuberant and flamboyant to the core, and yet the wine has all the frame to handle that richness. A host of dark cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and tobacco add nuance throughout. Even with all of its intensity, the 2015 retains striking freshness and vibrancy.

The 2015 La Muse comes across as intensely primary at this stage. Inky black fruit, licorice and sweet spice infuse this racy, flamboyant Merlot-based wine. The flavors are remarkably primary today, and the new oak needs to integrate, but the 2015 holds considerable promise. Of the three Vérité wines, the Merlot-based La Muse is the most unpredictable in how it shows as a young wine.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard offers striking aromatics to match a bold, succulent expression of fruit. Sweet red cherry, plum, violet, rose petal and spice notes all flesh out. This is a decidedly juicy, fruit-driven style for the Coast. The flavors are incisive and nicely lifted, with an attractive citrus/blood orange note that adds brightness.

The 2015 Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard is a powerful and intense wine that captures a striking middle ground between oily richness and the more reserved style of this cooler part of the appellation. Deep in color and flavor, but not at all heavy, the 2015 exudes personality. Orange peel, butter, wild flowers and chamomile leave a lasting impression.

The 2015 Chardonnay Jennifer's is one of the most overt wines in this range and yet has fabulous balance. The richness of the fruit comes through in the wine's deep color and textural depth. Orange peel, hazelnut, spice, butter and expressive tropical notes give the wine its shape and texture. The Jennifer's is a new wine in the Hartford range and emerges from a site in Sebastopol. This is a striking wine from Hartford.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota is a bit darker, richer and bigger than the Helena Montana, with a bit more savory character, but the two wines are not that different in this vintage. Sweeping and ample in feel, the 2014 shows the more virile side of Knights Valley.

The 2013 Proprietary Red is dark, plush and inviting. Here, too, the flavors are lifted by the energy and brightness of the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, licorice, mint and savory herbs add nuance throughout.

A deep, powerful wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) captures plenty of the depth and intensity of the appellation. In this vintage, the more mineral and savory notes of the year are pretty much covered by the distinctly red-toned fruit. All things considered, this is a fairly approachable style for Knights Valley. The 2014 will drink well with minimal cellaring.

Anakota's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana has turned out beautifully. Dark, sumptuous and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2014 exudes richness. Red cherry jam, raspberry, mint and licorice abound. Flamboyant and opulent, with soft contours and good structure, the 2014 hits all the right notes.

The 2015 Chardonnay Broken Road is broad, ample and creamy. A classic wine from the estate, the 2015 is built on texture. Tropical fruit, dried apricot, butter and hazelnut are some of the signatures.

The 2015 Chardonnay Upper Barn is lifted, airy and gracious, with expressive floral notes that add freshness. Melon, orchard fruit, white pepper and mint all add an attractive aromatic upper register. This is an especially weightless style for Stonestreet.

A new wine in this range, the 2013 Merlot Jackson Park is terrific. Succulent black cherry, plum, chocolate, crème de cassis and savory herbs give the Jackson Park its deep, unctuous personality. The 2013 can be enjoyed now, but it will be even better once some of the baby fat melts away.