From a gentle, east-facing slope, the 2011 Pinot Noir MacLean’s Block reveals copious aromas of forest floor, roasted herbs, Asian spices, cherries and plums. Consume it over the next 3-4 years.

A big, bombastic wine, the 2010 Pinot Noir Maclean's Block is one of the few wines in this range that never seems to come together. There is plenty of richness in the glass, but at the same time, the wine feels heavy and overly extracted. Black cherries, plums, mocha, chocolate, cola and spices are some of the many notes that emerge over time. Today, the MacLean's Block comes across as not totally put together. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2018.

Tangy and spicy, showing cherry and meat; ripe and dense.

Offering an altogether riper look at Green Valley fruit than the winery's Hailey's Block bottling, this weighty, relatively mouthfilling wine if rife with juicy black cherry fruit. It is fairly obvious and shows a little less range than several of its more complex mates, but its richness is beyond question, and its scant last-minute heat is no more than a minor distraction.

The pomegranate and red currant-scented 2008 Pinot Noir Hailey's Block reveals tart acids as well as a slightly austere style. Owned by Jess Jackson and Don Hartford and assisted by winemaker Jeff Mangahas, Hartford Court is one of the bright shining stars in Jess Jackson Family Vineyard's impressive portfolio. All three Chardonnays come from cool climate sites, either the Sonoma Coast or the Green Valley. I tasted five 2008 Pinot Noirs, a challenging vintage for some producers but Hartford Court had no smoke issues.

A very good effort is the 2006 Pinot Noir Far Coast Vineyard. Made from Dijon Clone 777, and aged in 50% new French oak, it exhibits aromas of damp earth, black raspberries, sweet and sour cherries, and hints of roasted herb and forest floor.

From Anderson Valley, the 2006 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters is one of the vintage’s stronger efforts. Blueberry, raspberry, and spring flower characteristics emerge from this medium-bodied, undeniably elegant, mid-weight Pinot.

88 POINTS 2004 HARTFORD COURT PINOT NOIR SEASCAPE A Cote de Beaune-like offering, the 2004 Pinot Noir Seascape, offers classic notes of pomegranate, sweet and sour cherries, raspberries, root beer, and spice. It's a wine of finesse and elegance rather than power and intensity. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. This is one of my favorite wineries for Burgundian-styled Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs as well as full throttle Zinfandels (although the 2005s are lighter than usual). Don Hartford and Jess Jackson have incredible access to some fabulous vineyards.

Sweet, spicy notes of cinnamon, black cherry jam, cold steel, and crushed rocks jump from the glass of the medium ruby-colored 2004 Pinot Noir Sevens Bench Vineyard. Riper than some of its siblings, with sweeter cherry fruit as well as abundant spice, it should be consumed over the next 3-4 years.

Red-ruby color. Dark cherry and strong spice notes on the nose. Juicy and in a distinctly dry style, with the flavors of red berries and cherry showing a very restrained sweetness. Not especially complex, but this should make a flexible bottle at the dinner table. Finishes with slightly dry but light tannins.

88 POINTS 2004 HARTFORD COURT PINOT NOIR HAILEY'S BLOCK The Pinot Noirs include the cold climate 2004 Pinot Noir Hailey's Block from the Green Valley. Made from younger vines from the Arrendell Vineyard, it exhibits a medium ruby color, scents of Allspice, mulberries, sweet and sour cherries, and tart acidity. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. This is one of my favorite vineries for the Burgundian-sytled Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs as well as full-throttle Zinfandels (although the 2005s are lighter than usual). Don Hartford and Jess Jackson have incredible access to some fabulous vineyards.

Good bright ruby-red. Slightly medicinal, peppery aromas of black cherry and dark chocolate. Concentrated and creamy-rich in the mouth, but wit a firm edge to the black cherry, forest floor and tea leaf flavors that carries through to the finish. Tiny clusters and berries in these vines yielded less than a ton of fruit per acre.

Moderately saturated amber-tinged red. Expressive but low-toned aromas of currant, tobacco, sassafras and truffle. Fat, sweet and plump, with good stuffing but a faint alcoholic warmth. Shows a lightly medicinal aspect. The finish betrays some heat. This will offer immediate drinkability and should evolve quickly.

Here is a straightforward wine that features sweet cherries and berries and always evokes Pinot's friendlier side. It is consistently focused on well-defined fruit, and it is both smooth and supple without veering to softness. Age will not hurt it, but it is ready to go and should show particularly well with juicy pork roasts or a simple rack of lamb.

Closed off in its tannins for now, this wine gives hints of a foresty Russian River breeze. The fruit needs several years to absorb the black tannin; it could grow to be an impressive wine.

Firm, ripe and marked by plummy cherry and raspberry flavors, this wine combines ripe, rich, supple fruit with firm, structured tannins that turn soft and fleshy.

Red-ruby. Blackberry, cranberry, licorice, fresh herbs and a bit of heat on the nose. Juicy and leanish in the mouth; has sound acidity but could use more pliancy. Tannins turn a bit tough with aeration, but there's also lingering berry flavor.

Musky aromas of spices apple, pear and flowers. Suppler and softer than the Seascape Chardonnay, but with less delineation of flavor. A rather easygoing style but quite dry and firmly minerally on the aftertaste.

The 2015 Chardonnay (Russian River) is a very pretty appellation-level wine. Apricot pit, peach and stone fruit notes abound in a supple, mid-weight Chardonnay that captures plenty of the open-knit style that is typical of the Russian River.

Presents a tasty mix of floral, perfumed apple blossom, pippin apple and pear flavors. Pure and direct. A touch pithy, with a citrus skin texture.

Focused on flinty green apple, pear and light citrus flavors, this is a well-balanced effort. Light oak plays a subtle role in the background.

Focused on flinty green apple, pear and light citrus flavors, this is a well-balanced effort. Light oak plays a subtle role in the background.

Marked by a strong show of citrus, quince, lemon, lime and white peach notes that give this a mouthwatering presence.

This full-bodied, rich and layered version hits most of the high notes, with honey, pear, fig and melon flavors. Features nice acidity and a long, clean finish.

Rich and creamy, without the weight, delivering ripe pear, apple, light toasty oak and honeydew melon notes. Drink now.