The 2015 Zinfandel Jolene's Vineyard comes across as a bit austere and compact today, especially within the context of the year and the other wines in this tasting. There is good intensity to the deeply spiced flavors, but less overall charm.

Hartford Court's 2015 Pinot Noir MacLean's Block is bright and finely sculpted throughout. Violet, lavender and rose petal notes wrap around the dark red and purplish fruit. A dollop of whole clusters, along with a bit of altitude at the vineyard site, contribute to the wine's aromatic nuance. Beams of salinity and acidity keep the flavors bright.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Arrendell Vineyard is rich, sumptuous and flamboyant, all of which are typical of the vintage. Black cherry, chocolate, spice and leather are shaped by a bit higher new oak than is found in most of these Pinots. This is an especially concentrated, powerful style, but it works.

The 2015 Red Wine (Sonoma County) offers tons of potential. A host of inky blue and purplish fruit, crème de cassis, licorice, cloves and exotics spices are all pushed forward. Sumptuous and inviting, the 2105 exudes depth. A closing burst of graphite, lavender and purple-toned fruit punctuates the finish.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Jennifer's is plump, juicy and forward. Super-ripe red cherry, plum, spice, menthol and rose petal are front and center. Plush, silky and creamy on the palate, the 2015 offers a striking interplay of lush fruit and bright supporting acids.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Muldune Trail is another of the highlights in this range. Bright red stone fruits are pushed forward in a Pinot that offers terrific fruit density in a mid-weight style. Savory and persistent, the Muldune Trail is a classic Anderson Valley Pinot. The Muldune Trail emerges from a site near Booneville, on the southern end of Anderson Valley.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Hailey's Block is a powerful, structured wine. Less obvious than some of the other wines in the range, the 2015 is built on bright acids and structure, while the fruit is more in the background. Next to the other wines in the range, the Hailey's is a bit compact, but it is quite attractive just the same. Red-toned berry and floral overtones linger on the finish.

The 2015 Chardonnay Stone Côte Vineyard is round, sensual and supple, with plenty of tropical notes. The stony character that is often evident in this wine covered by the sheer richness and luxuriousness of the fruit. This flamboyant Chardonnay will drink well upon release. Stone Côte is Hartford's Chardonnay from the Durrell Vineyard, one of the best-known sites in Sonoma Valley.

A new entry in the Arrowood range, the 2015 Chardonnay Carneros is a very pretty wine to drink now and over the next few years. Dried apricot, butter lemon peel and hazelnut are pushed forward in an attractive wine that expresses the personality of Carneros nicely.

Black cherry, plum, tobacco, menthol and licorice all open up in the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Rockfall. This is another pretty wine with soft contours and plenty of short to medium term appeal.

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Aurora Point captures a bit more freshness and minerality than the straight Sauvignon Blanc bottling. Even so, there is no shortage of depth. Lemon confit, wild flowers, sage and mint are all nicely delineated throughout. There is lovely purity and nuance here, especially within the context of the year.

Stonestreet's 2015 Chardonnay Estate is a terrific introduction to the estate. Creamy and expressive, yet also medium in body, the 2015 is both intense but also quite fresh. Orchard fruit, butter, French oak and lightly tropical notes build into the supple finish.

Novy's 2014 Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard is bold, juicy and also quite tannic. Even so, there is more than enough depth and texture to fill out the wine's frame. Dark red stone fruit, tobacco and grippy tannins are the main signatures. As always, Carlisle is a site that confers notable pedigree and nuance throughout.

The 2013 Merlot (Sonoma County) is a dark, fleshy wine with striking dark fruit and lovely underpinning of chocolate, sage, tobacco and earthy notes. Deceptively medium in body, the 2013 packs plenty of punch.

The 2014 Chardonnay (Bennett Valley) is rich, powerful and creamy, but very much in the mid-weight Matanzas Creek style. Apricot and peach flavors are nicely pushed forward. The 2014 blend includes quite a bit of Musqué Clone Chardonnay, which gives the wine its exotic, deeply perfumed signatures.

The 2014 Pinot Noir Shell Ridge, from the estate vineyard in Annapolis, is the most complete of the wines I tasted. This is a relatively juicy style for the coast, with lovely depth to the red-toned fruit flavors. Savory, spice and earthy underpinnings add aromatic nuance throughout. I would prefer to drink this over the next few years. All the elements fall into place in this effortless, gracious Pinot. There is plenty to like, that much is obvious. It would be great to see all the La Crema wines at this level.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Jackson Estate (Anderson Valley) is one of the most distinctive wines in the Kendall-Jackson lineup. Bright red cherry, blood orange, mint, white pepper and spices are all woven together in a pretty, expressive Pinot that hits all the right notes. There is plenty to like here.

Dark red cherry, plum, sweet spice, menthol and licorice all run through the 2015 Pinot Noir Seco Highlands. Dark, bold and inviting, the Seco Highlands Pinot will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is an especially voluptuous style.

Swaths of tannin, along with a classic Knights Valley flavor profile, shape the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Trace Ridge. Graphite, gravel, smoke, game, herbs and cured meats wrap around a core of intense dark fruit. Big, searing tannins reappear on the finish. This is an especially virile style. Then again, its Knights Valley.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Jackson Estate Napa Mountain emerges from vineyards on Mt. Veeder. Powerful and tannic, with plenty of Veeder character, the 2014 has plenty going for it. The flavors are dark, while the tannins are forbidding. Bittersweet chocolate, spice and menthol are some of the many notes that add complexity.

A lush, overt wine, the 2015 Chardonnay Piner Hills captures the essence of the Russian River Valley. Orchard fruit, butter, pastry and lemon confit give the wine its voluptuous, inviting personality. Texturally, the Piner Hills is quite polished in its feel and overall balance.

The 2015 Chardonnay Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands shows the richer side of Santa Barbara County, especially next to the appellation wine. Tropical fruit, pineapple, butter and sweet French oak give the 2015 much of its racy personality. I would prefer to drink this inviting, unctuous Chardonnay over the next few years.

The 2015 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is a lovely appellation wine. Juicy, forward and delicious, the 2015 is everything one could ask for in an appellation level Pinot. Once again, the purity of the flavors is striking.

Hartford's 2015 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) is a gorgeous, entry-level wine. Succulent red cherry, tobacco, leather and spice all flesh out nicely. Drink this plump, juicy Zinfandel over the next handful of years.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard is bold, juicy and exuberant. Dried flowers, tobacco, mint and spice notes add a distinctive floral/savory component. I would prefer to drink this juicy, Russian River Pinot over the next few years.