Is a seductive, hedonistically-styled effort boasting a deep ruby/purple color as well as a big, oaky nose displaying plenty of black cherry, currant, and herbal notes. This full-throttle red comes across like a St.Emillion on steroids. Chewy and fleshy, it is ideal for drinking now and over the next 10-12 years.

Revealing straight forward cedar and black currant fruit notes, but not the intensity or mass of the Helena Dakota, it should be at its finest between 2008-2022.

A fresh mix of blackberry, plum, spice and dark chocolate; carries 15° alcohol with a certain amount of grace. Screwcap.

Tight and tense in its grapey youth, this needs time for its impressive length of flavor to evolve. Stash it away for two or three years then serve with roast partridge.

Good hue; sweet juicy berry varietal character, sweetness in part from 15.8° alcohol.

Fairly deep aromas of ripe black cherries, chocolate and caramel are followed on the palate by direct, ripe and rich flavors. ...relatively supple, open and only moderately tannic effort for near-term enjoyment. Its inviting price adds substantially to its charms.

Nice balance of earth, fruit and oak, with some interesting roasted flavors and a hint of chocolate. Perennial favorite.

We've been saying for some time now that American Pinot Noir has become one of the the most consistently satisfying bets on the wine shelf...The trend of good Pinots at low prices has not only continued, it's accelerated...Five of our favorite wines are sometimes available for $10 or less: Camelot, Kendall-Jackson, Cartlidge & Browne, Sterling and Trinchero. Interesting and different, with some cream and also some depth. A repeat favorite.

Bordeaux-like. Blackberry and raspberry flavors. Tobacco and green pepper notes. Smoky. Grippy tannins. Velvety finish.

This widely distributed California white wine gives you a lot of bang for the buck. Relatively full-bodied for a Sauvignon Blanc, it offers vibrant flavors of figs, melons, lemons, apples and minerals. It has a pleasant, smoky aroma and a touch of vanilla from judiciously used oak. There's a snappy bite to the flavor and feel--but not too much. ...a very smartly made wine.

Mainstream California style, with grapefruit and pineapple flavors but no grassiness.

Plum, cherry flavors with hints of chocolate and mint. Well balanced and richly textured.

Full Body, Dry, Nose of blueberry, herb, toast, eucalpytus and barnyard: cherry bittersweet chocolate and dill flavors; a huge wine with big fruit and big tannins. Limited production

Spicy oak nose with a touch of barnyard; rich and dense on the palate with lots of raspberry, cassis, currant and mocha, and black pepper notes; coating tannins.

Pushing ripeness to the very edge of late harvest character and picking up toasty, slightly earthy and resinous notes as it goes.

“Ataison ’02, pure Sangiovese, has clean, clear aromas of cherry and prune, slightly spiced. On the palate it is a little thin, with tannins which are a bit over present and an exuberant but pleasant acidity. “

“The best is the Arcanum II ’02, Merlot-based blend, with small additions of Cabernet and Sangiovese. Good ripe aromas of cherry and strawberry, with nuances of chocolate and coffee; on the palate is a soft, round sensation, with silky tannins and a pleasant fullness.

“Arcanum I ’02, Cabernet Franc-based blend, with small additions of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, has a fresh bouquet with a pleasant mint and aromatic herb aromas, a fluid and smooth body, with a good alcohol-acidity balance, and a long juicy finish. “

dry, medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity. A study in black cherries, berries, and plums, with a dark mineral underside.

Reserved nose. Strong cassis characters. Rich, juicy...has a tannic backbone and fair acidity, cassis finish. Quite good length.

dry, full-bodied, heavy tannin, high acidity. Consistently solid, with juicy berry and slight green-pepper flavors that show why K-J's Vintner's Reserve Cabernet is so popular.

dry, medium-bodied, no oak, high acidity. A fruit salad of flavors, from tart pineapple to sweet melon and fresh pear, makes a fine supper sipper, especially at the price.