The 1999 Chardonnay, which was put through the 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel, is a smoky, well-textured, richer effort, with notes of creamy tropical fruits and spices. This clean, medium to full-bodied white is best drunk over the next 1-2 years.

Thick and warm with the black smoke and graham cracker spice of oak, this syrah shows a little anise flavor with air. It may take more shape with time; for now, its a one-glass-at-a-time Philly cheesesteak wine.

The 1997 Merlot is a straightforward, medium-bodied, monolithic offering with good cranberry and cherry fruit intermixed with a touch of herbs, wood, and earth. Lake many overpriced California wines, it is too expensive for what is delivers.

Bright-ruby red. Aromas of currant, game, cola, cocoa powder, herbs, tea and leather. Cool but supple in the mouth, with suggestions of black raspberry, menthol and brown sugar. Distinctly riper and sweeter than a couple of merlots I tasted from this producer, but the tannins nonetheless turn a bit tough on the back.

The last offering, the 2013 Pinot Noir Hawkster comes from clone 2A, and displays plenty of almost strawberry and cherry-like fruitiness, with a real elegance, light tannin and medium body in a sexy, lush style. None of these are very big Pinots, but they are all elegant and savory.

The 2013 Pinot Noir Afleet, which comes from a specific block of the Maggy Hawk Vineyard and the Pommard clone (probably better known in Oregon), offers more raspberry and cola notes and an earthier, darker, more muscular style, without quite the finesse of the Jolie. Drink it over the next 3-5 years.

The 2011 Pinot Noir Jolie, from Dijon clone 115, spent 14 months in 47% new French oak. It displays a dark ruby color as well as a charming, up-front style with lots of blueberry, sweet and sour cherry, loamy, earthy undertones, and a medium-bodied, silky finish. This is a delicate, pretty style of Pinot Noir to drink over the next 3-4 years.

Shows good intensity to the lemon and green apple flavors, set on a light body, with crunchy acidity and a whiff of fresh fennel on the finish.

A correct, straightforward Cabernet Sauvignon, La Jota's 2003 possesses minerality along with blue and red fruits and medium body, but not the concentration, depth or richness one would expect from this site. The 2003 was produced from the Ink Grade, Dodge and La Jota vineyards. The final blend included 86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13.5% Merlot. Fully mature, it should be consumed over the next 4-5 years.

Light pink color. Aromas pop with nettle, sliced cucumber, white tea, honeysuckle, over top of watermelon and lemon. Juicy on the palate with a creamy texture and medium acidity. Watermelon and lemon and white peach mix with nettle and spicy oregano notes. Fun, fresh, spicy stuff.

This wine has an accent of clover honey to the lemon, lime and peach aromas and flavors. It’s crisp in acidity, which balances the ripe fruit flavors. Drink now with charcuterie, or bagels and lox with weekend brunch.

Crisp and lively, with bright red currant and anise flavors that will match well with food.

Delicate and balanced, with spicy, tea, cola and cherry flavors that linger on the soft finish.

Bright saturated ruby cast. Medium-bodied. Full acidity. Moderately extracted. Mildly tannic. Minerals, black fruits. A racy fruit-driven nose leads to a firm and intense palate. Crisp, lean and vibrant through the finish.

Medium cherry red. Moderately light-bodied. Moderately extracted. Moderately oaked. Mildly tannic. Red berry fruit aromas. Cranberry and strawberry flavors have an astringent backbone with sweet tobacco notes lingering on the finish.

Elegant and delicate, with creamy vanilla, spice and black cherry flavors leading into a long, lingering finish.

Good sweet berry fruit, ripeness, depth, and a longer finish. Immediately accessible.

Bright ruby color. Aromas of sweet raspberries, cherry cola, sweet strawberry, rhubarb pie and roses. Medium-bodied, medium acidity, juicy and ripe with an easygoing appeal. Strawberry and raspberry jam with cola, roses and rhubarb notes. Fun, fruity, playful style, well done for the price. Aged nine months in 25% new French oak. 86 points.

Hibiscus, sumac, pepper and vanilla aromas show on the nose of this widely available bottling, which works as a midweek sipper. The fruit is fairly ripe and extracted, showing flavors of orange-cranberry juice, although the mouthfeel remains a bit thin.

Light ruby color. On the nose, strawberries, sour cherries, red apple peel, cola and rhubarb. Crisp acidity, light tannins, 13.9% alcohol but a medium to light-bodied feel, with flavors of red cherries, raspberries and red apples. Notes of spiced tea, rhubarb, sweet cola. A fresh and bright style with plenty of juicy red fruit. Nine months in 21% new French oak. 86 points.

The 2014 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is soft and open-knit, with pretty floral notes and bright, red-toned fruit. The wine's modest structure suggests it is best enjoyed sooner rather than later.

Firm, with focused blackberry and cedar flavors on a taut frame, finishing with persistence.

Good full red. Aromas of strawberry, blueberry, flowers and spicy oak. Juicy sweet and rather delicate, with berry flavors offering modest flesh and depth. Finishes with lightly dusty tannins.

Good full red. Raspberry, plum, cola and brown spices on the nose, along with a whiff of prune. Sweet, supple and fat; pinot in a soft style but with good ripe, plump fruit. Could use more complexity. Finishes with slightly dusty tannins.