Pale, green-tinged gold. Meyer lemon and fresh pear on the fragrant, spice- and herb-accented nose. Offers an array of bright orchard and citrus fruit flavors with very good energy. Clean and dry on the chewy, focused finish.

Light yellow-gold. Precise, mineral- and herb-accented aromas of dried citrus fruits and pear skin, with a suave floral quality gaining strength in the glass. Dry and nervy, offering taut lemon, pear and ginger flavors and a hint of tarragon. Finishes on a refreshingly bitter note, with very good clarity and spicy length.

Pale gold. Powerful aromas of poached pear, honey and vanilla are enlivened by zesty Meyer lemon and mineral nuances. Creamy and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering intense melon, pear and candied citrus fruit flavors. Suave, rich and vivacious, finishing with very good clarity and cling.

Good bright medium red. Musky, perfumed aromas of dark berries, pine needles, coffee, herbs and brown spices. Sweet and fine-grained but juicy too, with lovely floral lift to the red berry and spice flavors. Penetrating acidity extends the finish and gives it lift.

Vivid ruby. Dark berries, cherry-vanilla, roasted coffee, potpourri and underbrush on the perfumed nose. Creamy and expansive on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and cherry compote flavors and an exotic note of candied rose. Silky tannins come up with air, adding grip to the juicy, nicely persistent finish.

Bright ruby-red. Strongly scented strawberry, cherry pit and raspberry aromas, with suave floral and herb accents. Supple, concentrated and focused, with nicely integrated acidity lifting red fruit and anise flavors. Finishes on a tangy note, with very good clarity and sneaky, fine-grained tannins.

Full ruby. Smoky black raspberry, cola and dried rose on the nose, with a hint of vanilla in the background. Spicy and penetrating dark fruit flavors are enlivened by tangy acidity and show very good energy. Juicy and precise, with excellent finishing clarity and sappy persistence. This lively pinot is delicious right now.

Green-tinged gold. Lively citrus zest and quince aromas are complemented by suggestions of white flowers and chalky minerals. Racy, precise and nicely concentrated, offering zesty lemon and orange flavors and bright mineral lift. Finishes on a subtle note of iodine, with very good clarity and cut. This wine delivers fantastic value.

Bright yellow. Ripe pear, fig and melon on the nose, with notes of chamomile and candied ginger adding complexity. Fleshy and broad on entry, then tighter in the middle, offering deep orchard fruit and honeydew flavors and a hint of white pepper. Both rich and lively, with very good finishing breadth and spicy persistence.

Bright gold. Spicy citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by notes of ginger and honeysuckle. Shows very good focus and tension on the palate, offering lively pear and tangerine flavors and a touch of anise. Finishes bright and energetic, leaving a refreshingly bitter citrus zest note behind.

Inky ruby. Bright cherry and black raspberry aromas are complemented by hints of dried rose, black tea and star anise. Lively cherry and dark berry flavors pick up spiciness with air, along with a touch of candied flowers. Shows good energy on the finish, which is firmed by youthful, fine-grained tannins. This rich but energetic zin will work well with strongly seasoned foods.

Good full medium red. Classic aromas of cassis, licorice and graphite minerality, with a hint of violet. Plush, sweet and nicely concentrated, with briary mountain berry and licorice flavors given grip by a firm tannic spine. Sweet but a bit youthfully medicinal today, and in need of a few years of bottle aging.

Deep ruby. Smoky, spice-accented aromas of candied cherry and red currant, with vanilla and mocha nuances coming up with air. Velvety and open-knit, with appealing sweetness to its red fruit preserve flavors. Gentle tannins shape a smooth finish that repeats the smoky note.

Good bright red-ruby. Cool aromas of blackberry, licorice, menthol and violet. At once ripe and dry, offering attractive lift to the cassis, cherry, tobacco and brown spice flavors. Finishes juicy and persistent, with dusty tannins and good floral lift.

Bright medium ruby. Aromas of blackberry, licorice and tobacco leaf lifted by a violet topnote. Round and fine-grained, with good breadth to the dark berry and herb flavors. Finishes with fairly round but slightly dry tannins and a musky sweetness. Mt. Brave is a new Napa Valley project under the Jackson Family Wines umbrella.

Opaque purple. Rich, ripe aromas and flavors of cassis, roasted plum and espresso. Deep, sweet, lush and expansive, with good finishing power and firm framing acidity. A touch of warmth holds my score down but fans of broad, fleshy and deeply fruity red wines will love this.

Light, bright yellow. Poached pear, vanilla and honey on the nose and palate, with notes of orange zest and ginger adding vivacity. Hefty but dry and nervy as well. Juicy and focused on the finish, which strongly repeats the honey and vanilla notes. This wine has the depth to handle richer foods and the tang to work with lighter fare.

Good red-ruby. Rich, briary aromas of red berries, coffee, minerals and tobacco leaf. Dry, intense and light on its feet, offering a very smooth texture and a restrained sweetness to its berry, coffee and herb flavors. In an Old World style but cleanly made. Finishes broad and dry, with plenty of early sex appeal.

Bright ruby. Dark berry and floral aromas are brightened by a peppery, spicy nuance. Chewy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors show depth and focus, with a hint of bitter chocolate on the back end. Closes with firm grip and good length, leaving a smoky mocha note behind.

Vivid ruby-red. Spice- and floral-accented aromas and flavors of raspberry and cherry, with a hint of orange zest coming up with air. Juicy and precise, with firm grip and sneaky back-end sweetness. Clings nicely on the finish, which leaves sweet red fruit preserve and floral notes behind.

Bright ruby. Black raspberry, cherry and rooty sassafras scents, with a hint of smokiness. Fleshy and smooth in texture, offering spicy red and dark berry flavors and a note of candied flowers. Picks up spiciness with air and finishes on a smoky dark berry note, with good thrust and length.

America's most popular Chardonnay is smooth and creamy with ripe tropical fruit and tangy acidity; a lovely wine deserving of its fame.

Good medium ruby-red, more saturated than the merlot. Attractive floral perfume lifts aromas of red currant, tobacco and licorice. Offers darker berries on the palate, along with dark chocolate, pepper and spices and a slightly green herb-and-menthol element. Nice touch of sweetness. Finishes with firm tannic spine and good length.

Bright pale yellow. Slightly warm aromas of stone fruits, ginger and crushed stone. Then supple and quite dry on the palate, with laid-back flavors of pineapple and resin. Good texture here.

Light yellow. Pungent lemon/lime and green apple aromas show good energy and focus. Taut, focused and refreshingly tangy on the palate, offering bright citrus fruit flavors and a hint of bitter quinine. Closes dry and tight, with good clarity and length.