Forward and forceful in its winemaking induced notes of toasty oak, roasted grains and supporting fruit, the ever dry aromas find a parallel in rich, fleshy, full-bodied palatal impressions….

Ripe, open, concentrated and compact, the perfumed aromas of this full-bodied wine smell of blackberry jam and lots of vanillin oakiness, and the dense, fleshy flavors are equally unabashed…

Bright deep ruby. Aromatic nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, licorice, bitter chocolate and minerals. Big, sweet and generous; superb ripe acidity gives the dark berry flavors clarity and verve. Not a blockbuster but possesses the structure for longer-term aging. Very fine tannins spread out to coat the entire mouth. Very long and bright on the aftertaste. Classy cabernet sauvignon-based wine.

Saturated ruby-blue. Super-ripe yet very bright aromas of black cherry, blackberry, flowers and spices. Very dense and powerful, with beautiful floral and dark berry flavors. Already offers compelling inner-mouth perfume. Finishes with powerful but ripe tannins and superb persistence. A big wine with a lot of everything.

Medium ruby. Subtly complex nose melds cherry, bitter chocolate, minerals, tobacco and smoky oak, along with an enticing floral note. A step in density; silky, sweet and suave, with nicely integrated acidity. Laid-back and rather stylish, but with a serous structure for aging. Finishes with subtle length and sweet, spreading tannins.

Good full red. Briary aromas of cassis, bitter cherry, smoke, shoe polish and lather. Dense and penetrating, with strong dark berry flavors that offer enticing subtle sweetness. Comes across as less broad but more fulled in than the Diamond Mountain bottling. Tannins are substantial but softer than those of the above sample.

More evolved color suggests consumption over the next 1-2 years is warranted. This is a medium to full-bodied, hedonistic, sexy, delicious, open-knit, tropical fruit-dominated (jammy peaches and apricots) offering.

Rich aromas of apple fruit with toasty vanillin oak and earthy notes. Fat and full on the palate, with creamy butterscotch flavors and smoky edges. Long, crème brulee finish.

Engaging nose of spices, toasted almonds, apples and honey. Slightly exotic, with par, melon and butterscotch flavors, and a chalky-mineral note. The ripe, almost candied fruit works against the relatively high acidity. Lengthy finish. Displays character and finesse.

Saturated ruby-red. Brooding, tight nose hints at briary blackberry, medicinal black cherry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Fat and broad in the mouth, but more juicy and less filled in than the Rutherford bottling. Distinctly briary berry flavors. A more muscular, structured style of cabernet whose big, dusty mountain tannins will require several years to harmonize with the wine's fruit.

Medium-ruby red. Plum and red-currant liqueur plus a strong component of tarry oak on the nose. Fat, sweet and round, with a flavor of candied red-currants. A bit chunky and obvious but nicely balanced and not heavy. Finishes with good length and even tannins.

Well oaked and buttery, but retains a lively citrus freshness. Green apples and pears fill the center while the framework is all buttered popcorn and crème brulee.

Good full bright ruby. Spicy black fruit, minerals, licorice, shoe polish, espresso and lead pencil on the nose. Dense and rather muscular; powerfully structured cabernet but already exudes an attractive restrained sweetness. Finishes with substantial but dusty tannins and very good length.

Bright, dark, red ruby. Aromas of cassis, graphite and smoky oak, plus a hint of menthol. Brooding, briary flavor of dark berries…

Good dark red. Brooding aromas of dark raspberry, cherry syrup, smoky, loam and mint. Broad, lush and quite dry; I get more texture than ripeness and depth of flavor. Fairly tannic finish calls for a year or so of patience.

Bright and earthy, with a lot of fruit sweetness balanced by plum-skin astringency. The waxy fruit and super-ripe plum-prune character will add depth to spicy lamb.

Deep red. Inviting aromas of dark chocolate, tobacco and smoky, toasty oak. Stylish and accessible but lacks real sweetness and depth. Shows good vinosity and subtle length, though.

Cherry, plum, currant, milk chocolate, menthol and spice on the nose. Fat, round and sweet; nicely integrated acids give the red-currant flavor lovely vinosity. Finishes with fairly substantial tongue-dusting tannins.

Big, with juicy fruit aromas- apple and pear predominating. Citrus and apple flavors on the medium-weight palate. Mild apple and toast on the lengthy finish, which feels a touch heavy…

medium-deep red. Floral, perfumed aromas of red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and loam, complicated by herbal and spicy nuances. Juicy and supple in the mouth, with bright red cherry flavors complicated by earthy low tones.

Solid, with pear and buttery aromas. Fairly rich fruit with menthol oaky accents on the medium-weight palate. Toasty oak predominates on the finish. Lots of flavor, but it ends up a bit heavy.

Chocolate and berry aromas vie for the spotlight. Soft, almost sweet in the mouth, with solid berry fruit and dried herbs. Finishes with a healthy dose of buttery, chocolatey oak …

Good ruby-red. Black cherry, black plum, tobacco and an herbal nuance on the nose. Shows some density in the mouth…

Aromas of honey, lemon, butterscotch and oak. Supple, textured and fairly fat, with just enough acidity to maintain its balance.

…pretty cherry and strawberry flavors with good acid levels and a velvety texture.