More vibrant than the '01 with anise and herb notes and a lush, chewy texture. Black cherry and spice flavors; long, velvety finish.

Already bottled, this wine isn't scheduled to be released until March 2005. If you like your Cabs big, rich and chewy (and who doesn't?) it's never to early to start badgering your retailer or wholesaler to try to get you some of the 613 cases produced. Toasty notes accent dark chocolate and plum scents while intense cassis flavors fill the mouth. Sturdy; try after 2006

Solid Monterey Pinot, with hints of green herbs adding complexity to black cherry fruit. Cinnamon, cola, and caramel round out the finish of this medium-weight wine.

The most powerful of the Estate Merlot samples, it's also the ripest, with mocha and black cherry flavors. Structured finish.

Leesy and custardy, with melon and lime flavors accented by toast. Rich and weighty; finishes with caramel.

This is tighter and more elegant than the Vintner's Reserve bottling, with citrus leading the way, joined by notes of green apples and pears. It's oily and rich in the mouth, finishing with a toasty flourish of French oak. A solid value.

Tannic; chocolate and plum aromas and flavors, and high-toned fruit.

Once in the mouth, it's fruity and delicate, with cherry-berry flavors enhanced by mocha, vanilla and cinnamon. Feels silky on the palate, with a very crisp streak of acidity.

Herbaceous, with basil and oregano atop a tart cherry base. Crisp.

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 wine that made K-J famous is as good as ever, maybe better. Honeysuckle and pear aromas and a slightly oily, sweet mouthfeel are balanced on the finish by tart green apples

Under-priced for the money--smooth as a politician's promise.

An elegant pinot, with tangy fruit flavors of dark cherry and plum. A hint of pepper. This pinot is subdued, yet rich. Integrated tannins. Clean and balanced.

2001 Reserve Fume Pears, Melons and light, fresh smells of grassy meadows start this wine off in the right direction, and its fruity, direct, slightly green-edged flavors follow right in suit.....

A sauvage coastal red, this delivers on its heady scent with a deep, plush texture. Give it a year in the cellar, then enjoy its soft riches with roast salmon.

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.

Scents of red apple skin, beeswax and mossy earth give this pinot an autumnal tone. The raspberry seed tannins tighten it up, needing time or roast beef to mellow.

Simple, light red cherry scents follow through this clean, dense pinot. It finishes warn and smoky, for grilled pork.

Marzipan, tart tatin/spiced apple and caramel with some mineral and a touch of bacon; hint if residual sugar in a style many will like; toasty with richness and balance.

Very good. Lots of oak with tropical fruit, banana, baked apple, fig, spice, lemon and Mandarin orange; vanilla and toast also on the nose; nice texture; citrus finish.

A merlot with a ripe, sweet mouth-feel. Layers of red and black fruit. Notes of mint and eucalyptus. Long finish.

Widely available, the 2002 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc captures California ripeness. It's perfect for those who prefer Sauvignon Blancs with softer acidity and loads of melon flavor.

Appealing fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry. Port and root beer aromas. Some depth, Grippy tannins.

Tobacco, meat, and berry fruit lace the nose of this medium to full-bodied effort, Soft and engaging. Up to five years.