Another lighter Pinot from a vintage that is likely to produce more than its share of similarly styled bottlings, this one offers a quiet but decently focused aroma of red cherries filled out by a dollop of creamy oak. Medium-weighted and somewhat supple on the palate and gaining a touch of latter-palate grip from its youthful tannin, this one has plenty to like at its inviting price.

Put some meat on the grill, slather it with barbecue sauce, and enjoy with this spicy Zin. Medium-bodied, it doesn’t overwhelm the food but complements it, with dry, classically varietal flavors of wild berries, brambly herbs, white pepper and sandalwood.

The 2008 Zinfandel Liar's Dice (primarily Zinfandel blended with small amounts of Carignane and Petite Sirah) is a medium ruby-hued, straightforward, peppery, herbal effort that should be enjoyed over the next 1-2 years.

A juicy style, with ripe apple, pear and peach flavors. Light and spicy on the finish.

There are basic flavors of oranges, apples, pears and oak in this Chard. There’s also a sea-salt tang that makes it savory and suggests pairing with seafood.

Moderately better than the 1999, offering sweet chocolately, cherry fruit as well as additional ripeness and texture.

Nicely focused apple, vanilla, quince, and fig flavors integrate with toasty oak character turn ample on the finish. Drink now.

Pleasant, but essentially monolithic. Drink it over the next year.

Saturated meduim-deep ruby. Musky, meaty aromas of cassis, blackberry, animal fur and gun metal. Then quite hard on the palate, lacking sweetness and flesh. I don't find much personality here. Finishes slightly herbal and a bit dry.

Boasts a dark flavor profile, combining well-done toast, black cherries, asphalt and leather. Low acidity gives it a smooth mouth-feel, but some drying tannins stick out on the finish giving it a rough edge.

The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits deep colors, but have hard tannin, a certain austerity, and a noticeable lack of texture as well as persistence on the palate.

Spicy cherry, red currant and herbal flavors have a hint of candy, with tart tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2003.

A shiver of fruit comes after rose, coffee and jasmine scents, then this wine ends light and pleasantly bitter...

.exhibits a medium garnet/ruby color, attractive sour cherry fruit that is sweet on the attack, and straightforward ripeness and roundness.

Purplish red appearance. Medium-bodied. Moderately extracted and oaked. Currant, mulberries, brown spice. Rich fruity entrance gives way to mildly assertive tannins through the finish. Should improve in six months to a year.

Medium body, acid and fruit. Medium oak and tannin. Vanilla, raspberries, citrus zest, pepper. Chewy black fruit is spicy and lively. Shows nice depth and well integrated wood.

Good sweet berry fruit, immediately accessible.

Here's the smoky, earthy style of pinot, well-expressed for those who love it, in conjunction with a wonderfully smooth texture.

Crisply focused, lean and lively, with appealing ripe raspberry, black cherry and tea leaf aromas and flavors that turn spicy and toasty on the finish.

Smooth and silky, this easy-drinking wine offers modest plum and cherry fruit, with touches of herb and earth.

Good medium red. Red cherry, cola, loam, tobacco and chocolate on the nose. Warm, inviting, ripe flavors of red fruits and loam. A soft, plump, slightly roasted style of pinot that could use a bit more verve.

Good intensity, with smoky orange peel, dried cherry, raspberry and spice. Lively acidity and well-integrated tannins.