Plump and sumptuous, with a rich core of plum, cherry, blackberry and licorice flavors, retaining juiciness and firming on the finish, where gravel and oak elements add backbone and dimension.

This full-bodied wine is complex and detailed from the spicy perfume to the finish, and rich and satisfying in the middle. Aromas like black tea and rhubarb lead to ripe and deep cherry and slightly tangy raspberry flavors that are lifted by moderate tannins and linger on the finish.

Concentrated, bright and focused fruit flavors feel shaped by a moderate oak influence in this full-bodied and nicely structured wine. A good amount of tannin wraps the raspberry and blackberry flavors in a firm texture.

Vivid flavors and an unusually firm texture make this a bold, structured and noteworthy wine with good potential for mid-term aging. It is dry, has pure raspberry and blackberry on the palate, fine-grained tannins for grip and a lingering finish.

Part of a series that raises money for women working for justice in the world, this bottling that honors Dr. Victoria Kisyombe of Tanzania shows delicate lemon, lime zest, light marcona almond, popcorn and sandalwood nose on the complex nose. It is fresh and tightly wound on the palate, where citrus, chilled nectarine and a touch of salt cruise across strong acidity and a pithy texture.

Pleasantly rich and elegant without being weighty, with plum, blueberry and blackberry flavors accented by spice and light oak hints. An exciting and enjoyable style.

An instant charmer, pleasantly plump and juicy, with a fruity core of blackberry and blueberry flavors shaded by light cedary oak. Ample backbone and depth emerge toward the finish.

A pure expression of Sangiovese, the 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Strada al Sasso definitely shows the heat of the vintage and lacks the deeper sense of balance you get in both the 2008 and 2009 vintages. The 2012 vintage boasts a more exuberant style with bold fruit aromas and flavors. There are distant notes of scorched earth and jammy fruit at the back. You also feel the power of the wine's 15% alcohol.

The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva offers tight lines and a streamlined approach with wild berry and grilled herb aromas. Despite the warm vintage, this wine remains true to the crisp acidity and the medium-bodied texture that is characteristic of Sangiovese. The wine's sharp lines and tonic freshness would taste very nicely next to cheesy lasagna or gnocchi with melted butter and sage.

This wine is made from a collection of vineyards dotted along mountainous ridge lines and benchlands, most of these spots along the Mayacamas Mountains. Winemaker Randy Ullom captures a classic character of dried sage, cedar and pencil shavings here, supporting the savory with bright acidity and a strong presence of tannin. This wine could stand more time in the bottle before enjoying; its youthful grip doesn't go without notice.

Apple peels, squeezed lime, rain on cement, jicama and Asian-pear aromas show on the crisp yet rounded nose of this bottling by actress Drew Barrymore. The palate is quite inviting with broad apple flavors, offering just enough texture and acidity to keep all sorts of wine lovers interested.

Though reliant on toasty wood and roasted herb details, this features an attractive core of cherry and berry fruit that's fresh and snappy, with prominent acidity and tannins. The fruit rises on the finish.

Elegant Reds Sleek and well-built, this red offers appealing notes of black cherry, spicy toast and herb. (T.F.)

Grape and blackberry aromas and flavors drench this full-bodied, smooth-textured wine in fruitiness. It's fat in texture and very easy to drink.

The Tenuta di Arceno 2012 Chianti Classico opens to a pretty garnet hue and medium color intensity. The wine is streamlined and tight with ample fruit definition that comes across as dried cherry and wild berry. I enjoyed the wine's crisp definition and the steady focus it shows in the mouth.

Fruity and fresh, this medium-bodied wine has dark plum and blackberry aromas, along with ripe and almost sweet blackberry flavors. A lightly gripping texture helps make it appetizing.

A Chardonnay of richness and substance, with bold pear, apricot, peach, fig and oak flavors that are direct and assertive. Ends strong and focused. Should gain.

There's good tension between the fruit, acidity and tannins in this youthful effort, with plenty of flavor, finesse, structure and length.

The unoaked style is readily apparent on this bottling. Fresh and bright green aromas outdo the more savory ones, conveying Anjou pear, jasmine and light apple cider on the nose. Green apple and more pear show on the palate, with a pithy apple-skin flavor providing tang to the slight acidity.