Good full ruby-red. Currant, dark chocolate, cedar, tobacco, loam and leafy note on the nose. Sweet, minerally and floral on the front half, then more medicinal and tough on the back. Is there enough middle-palate material to support the wine's strong tannins? Quite medicinal and tight today. Like the Howell Mountain 2000, this is considerably harder in the bottle than it appeared to be from barrel.

Saturated medium ruby. Aromas of bitter chocolate, espresso, loam and fresh herbs. Firm but on the dry side, lacking flesh and depth. A bit weedy, as Howell Mountain fruit can be in a less-ripe year. Finishes with firm, somewhat drying tannins.

Bright medium red, a bit pale at the rim. Redcurrant, licorice and fresh hers on the nose. Tightly wound and a bit muscular; less pliant and sweet than the other 2000 pinots under the La Crema label. Distinctly blacker flavours here: black cherry, bitter chocolate, uncured tobacco. Finishes with firm tannins.

Reticent but nuanced nose combines apple, pear and fairly concentrated; not especially complex or concentrated but shows a bit more shape and grip than the 2000 Russian River Valley bottling.

Lime, orange, tangerine and butter on the nose, along with a lightly lactic quality. Round, sweet and full, with soft citrus flavors firmed by slightly edgy acids. Shows slightly sugary fruit flavors on the finish.

Aromas of pear, tropical fruits and truffle, with exotic hints of curry and saffron. Dry and juicy but supple, with notes of pepper and watercress. Nicely restrained chardonnay with good depth. Finishes slightly warm.

Aromas of pear, tropical fruits and truffle, with exotic hints of curry and saffron. Dry and juicy but supple, with notes of pepper and watercress. Nicely restrained chardonnay with good depth.

Full-blown aromas of apricot, truffle, clove and buttery, charry oak, with some leesy low tones of butterscotch. Sweet and thick but manages to hold its shape. Rather one-dimensional but rich flavor of apricot nectar.

Pale green-tinged color. Nose dominated by charry oak, vanilla and spices. Juicy on entry, then a bit rigid in the middle, with the oak dominating. Seems more phenolic, even a tad harsh, on the end, or is the fruit simply dried by the oak?

Full medium red. Musky aromas of roast coffee, menthol and fresh herbs. Highly aromatic but a bit foxy in the mouth, with a candied mint, chocolate, spice and herbal flavors more than primary fruits. A supple wine with modest density.

Good medium red. Bright, fresh aromas of redcurrant and strawberry. Jucier and more delineated than the Carneros pinot, with slightly tart-edged red fruit flavors. Finished firmer, with light tannins.

Bright, pale yellow. Full-blown aromas of pineapple, lemon, vanilla, coconut, licorice, truffle and baking spices. Juicy but rather simple flavors of pineapple and spice.

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.

Moderately saturated medium red. Roasted strawberry and loam on the nose. Thick and smoky, with slightly aggressive flavors of roasted cherry and licorice, along with an herbal aspect. Reminded me of a Côtes du Rhône.

Ripe, fleshy and earthy, with raspberry cobbler, vanilla and plum character. Modest tannins fold into tangy acidity on the finish.

Our best of class in merlots priced $13-$25, this is a truly expressive take on merlot, its lush cherry-berry fruit punctuated with a note of eucalyptus.

Deep black cherry flavors, rich, very drinkable. Not necessarily complex, but definitely quaffable.

Medium-deep ruby color; complex black cherry and blueberry aromas with notes of dried savory spices; dense and complex on palate with full black cherry and blueberry fruit, great structure, toasty oak and a balanced, very long finish. WOW! This is a terrific Pinot with a long life ahead of it. Cambria has shown it can really kick it up a notch with this series of single clone bottlings.

Medium-deep ruby color; earth tones, black cherry and floral, violet note; deep and rich on palate, with black cherry blackberry and a hint of chocolate; great structure, long finish. The rich and ripe flavors along with classic structure make this Pinot outstanding.

Medium-deep ruby color, black cherry and plum aromas with a touch of spice, deep and complex aromas; concentrated fruit and cinnamon notes on palate, big plum and black cherry with a velvety long finish. Beautiful Pinot - this bottle won't last long on the table!

Rich and plump, a flood of fruit, with powerful blackberry, plum and a wee touch of peppermint, all echoing through the long finish. A serious McLaren vale Shiraz built to last.

It has pure fruit aromas, flavors of plush cherry and crushed strawberry, with notes of anise, vanilla and spice. The velvety texture is wrapped around a powerful, well-structured core. Delicious.

Rich, intense aromas and flavors of black raspberries; sweet and smooth; excellent balance; long, deeply fruity finish.

Plum, berry and mocha nose flavors with a touch of vanillin oak. Rich and ready to drink. A great tribute to the Syrah grape.