Pale straw. Moderately light bodied. Moderate acidity. Mild fruit and oaked. Flowers, citrus. Lean and citrusy with faint creaminess in the finish.

A remarkably attractive blend of varietal fruit and sweet oak scents in the nose. Cherryish fruit with more density and weight than normal to this varietal.

Less aromatic than many of the vintage, this wine reverses the usual expectations by exhibiting greater depth of flavor than its somewhat restrained aromas of creamy, slightly toasty oak and green appley fruit might have led one to anticipate. Open and inviting on the palate, this dynamic effort boasts layer upon layer of keenly focused varietal fruit in its riper apple flavors underlain by a firmer green appley streak, and its glyceriny, oily texture adds further to its richness. A year or two of bottle age will see it grow and open even more.

Very pretty oak adds a twist on vanilla and cream to low-keyed themes of ripe-cherry fruit. Fairly solid and moderately deep. Packs sufficient tannins to develop for as much as four to six years.

Limes, ginger, apples. A fine focused component dominates this soft quaffer with a well balanced finish.

Spice, attractive berry fruit, medium body, and a clean, crisp finish.

Less accessible, more structured, and richer, with an underlying tart character adding a different textural dimension to this rich, red currant/cranberry/raspberry-flavored wine. Elegant and pure, with fine density and a delicious surprisingly long finish, this textbook, medium-weight, impeccably made Zinfandel is crammed with fruit. Like its sibling, it will drink well for 4-5 years.

A sweet attack with smoky, toasty oak, and ripe black raspberry and cherry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, with decent acidity, and a well-defined personality, it should drink well for 5-7 years.

Delicious floral, pear and citrus flavors finish with focus and elegance. Nicely balanced; drinkable now.

A fresh, spicy, fruity white with bright, citrusy flavors that last and last on the lively finish.

Candied apple, butter and clove on the nose, along with hints of tropical fruit. Reasonably intense and thick in the mouth; more oak than real fruit in the middle palate, but has good shape and lingering fruit flavor.

Appealing and pleasant, with delicate aromas of licorice, raspberry, plus lean acidity and firm oak. Turns a bit spritzy on the finish.

Kendall-Jackson's finest Chardonnay yet, a wine that speaks clearly to the varitetal's fruit-bowl complexity - some lemon here, some apple there, a little pear tucked underneath. Restrained use of oak gives it just a kiss of vanilla and nuts. Most welcome is the spicy crispness of the finish, helping make it a refreshing dinner companion. You aren't likely to find a more solid representative of the vintage.

Well balanced, with a nice range of spicy, toasty pear and pineapple flavors, all blending well on the finish. Complex and elegant.

Serves up a fruity core of mango, ripe pear and apple flavors complemented by lightly toasty, spicy notes.

Big, intense with substantial oak but enough rich fruit to keep it balanced. Has an understated minty, earthy side that adds complexity.

Rich and concentrated, with an aroma of toasted nuts and silky citrus and lightly buttery flavors.

The fruit is ripe, the wine is soft, and the lushness of Alexander Valley is clearly present.

Attractive vanillin and spice fragrances take an assertive lead in the nose while melony fruit tones fill in and support the perfumy character of the oak. Quite rich on the palate, the wine is medium-full-bodied and firmly balanced. While clearly reliant on oak for much of its aroma and flavor distinction, the wine has plenty of fruit at its core, and its impressive richness argues for service with flavorful dishes.

Appealing fruit, light wood and youthful freshness highlight this chardonnay which is a good example of the contemporary California style.

This is a terrific, rich, ripe and very tasty Zinfandel. Its fairly intense aromas convey a clear sense of fruit extracts seasoned by sweet oak. Supple on entry and almost succulent in mid-palate, the excellent balance of the wine provides the needed structure and support for these qualities, and its flavors and aftertaste are filled with the berryish characteristics that are so distinctive to Zinfandel. This one can be enjoyed anytime within the next half decade.

A smooth, rich and complex white that has an attractive array of honey, pear, and butterscotch flavors kissed by spicy, toasty oak. Deep and concentrated, finishing with a satisfying complexity.

Ripe and rich with black cherry aromas and flavors. The fruit is succulent, the alcohol is noticeable but it comes together in the end.

Smooth and elegant fig, pear, spice and honey notes.

Youthful berry smell and flavor. The toastiness of the oak in which the wine was aged helps make it approachable.