Good medium bright ruby. Raw currant, smoke, leather, gunflint and earthy low tones on the nose, with musky espressoand truffle notes. Sweet and supple in the mouth, but with sound underlying structure and a suggestion of green pepper. Finishes with a riper chocolately note and good juicy persistance.

Good red-ruby. Sweet, musky aromas of black- and red currant and coffee. Very sweet, slightly tutti-frutti currant and chocolate flavors. A nicely aromatic midweight, with rather suave texture and moderate flesh.

Apple, spices and smoke on the nose. Juicy, spicely and shapely, with youthful lemon and lime flavors and sound underlying spine. Some sweeter fruit notes of yellow plum and peach emerged with aeration. Finished firm, fresh and persistent.

Medium red. Aromas of red fruits and baking spices, with hints of menthol, smoked meat and earth. Silky, suave and sweet; a bit fleshier than the Sonoma Coast bottling, with a flavor of raspberry. Nicely dry pinot finishing with fine tannins and a minty nuance.

Saturated, bright ruby-red. Pure aromas of blackberry, blueberry, espresso and black pepper. Sweet, supple and nicely balanced, with enticing black fruit and dark chocolate flavors. Ripely tannic, supple finish. Made up largely of declassified lots from Hartford Court's four vineyard-designated zins, all of which are from very old vines.

Good deep red. Aromas of syrupy red fruits, minerals, flowers and exotic spices. Dense, nicely concentrated and pliant, with fruit driven flavors of raspberry confiture. Nicely sweet pinot, finishing with smooth tannins.

Bright, deep ruby-red. Currant, truffle, chocolate, mocha and a note of menthol on the nose. Sweet and lush, with chewy flavors of dark berries, carob, smoke and mocha, plus a hint of greenness. Nicely supple wine that finishes with strong currant flavor, sweet tannins and a repeating green note.

Restrained aromas of citrus fruits, licorice, bacon fat, tarragon and smoky oak. Juicy and nicely focused, with vibrant flavors of lemon, lime and tarragon. Boasts good density without any undue weight.

Medium red. Spicy raspberry, red cherry, cola and sassafras aromas, with a floral nuance and a slightly roasted quality. Supple, attractive red fruit flavors offer moderate complexity but lovely pinot sweetness.

Good ruby-red. Distinctly rustic if not downright unclean aromas of crystallized dark fruits, meat, leather and herbs. Silkier and sweeter in the mouth, but with some funky notes of leather and smoked meat to go with the red berries and tobacco. The heavy-toast barrels sweeten the wine. Finishes firmly tannic and persistent , with wild leather and meat flavors. Has personality but not recommended for the fainthearted.

Red-ruby. Musky aromas of red berries, minerals, mint and currant leaf. Intensely flavored but distinctly firm-edged; quite closed in the mouth, perhaps still shocked by the bottling last September. Finishes with tart red berry flavors and moderate length.

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.