Ripe dark fruit and spice flavors show rich sanguine notes, with hints of mocha and dark chocolate, followed by crisp tannins on the firm finish.

— Kim Marcus

An impressive red, this adds a light touch of new oak to its cherry, strawberry, iron, tobacco and pine flavors. Vanilla and resinous accents linger, along with dusty tannins

— Bruce Sanderson

Aromas of truffle, ripe black-skinned fruit and leather lead the nose. On the savory, velvety palate, enveloping, polished tannins accompany raspberry jam, blood orange vanilla and licorce before closing on an earthy hint of salted game.

— Kerin O'Keefe

The nose on this Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot blend recalls aromas of black plum, cooking spice and mocha. The dense, brawny palate presents dried black currant, clove and roasted coffee bean alongside grainy tannins and the heat of evident alcohol

— Kerin O'Keefe

A full and gritty nose showcases aromas of eucalyptus, green herbs and black fruits. A full but agile palate features bright acidity and grabby tannins, while toasty oak tops herbal blackberry and plum flavors.

— Michael Schachner

Tangy and delicious, this vibrant white has delicate scents of white spring flower, honeydew melon and a whiff of hazelnut. The bright, linear palate features lime, apricot and a hint of saline before a crisp finish

— Kerin O'Keefe

Offers incredible depth and complexity, with fleshy notes of ripe Crenshaw melon, apricot and pineapple mingling with accents of candied ginger and lemon verbena on the finish, showing a touch of dried fennel.

— MaryAnn Worobiec

There's a leafy edge to this compact red, keeping a lid on the black cherry and plum flavors. Sanguine and leather details chime in and this remains fresh and persistent on the finish.

— Bruce Sanderson

This red is showing more balsamic notes of wild juniper, rosemary and sage than plum and black cherry today. Iron and tar accents chime in as it builds to a lingering finish. Assertive tannins are gripping in the end

— Bruce Sanderson

This brooding Gamay is marked with pure black cherry and red plum flavors edged with mocha, licorice and incense box notes. A beam or raspberry glides in on the long finish. Sinewy tannins.

— Gillian Sciaretta

This lustrous red is engaging, with cherry preserves and ripe brambly fruit notes richly accented with anise, mocha and baking spice details. A hint of floral echoes on the elegant finish

— Gillian Sciaretta

This is a mighty Gamay showing power and poise to black cherry and ripe raspberry notes that are supported with espresso, anise and dried violet elements. Spice, toast and black tea details fold together on the finish.

— Gillian Sciaretta

Pureed black cherry and raspberry notes are backed by plush tannins and vivid acidity. Rich accents of anise and dried violet give depth through the finish.

— Gillian Sciaretta

This shows lots of finesse, with raspberry tart and ripe cherry notes infused with violet, mocha and anise accents. Plush, inviting tannins give support, with integrated acidity keeping it focused.

— Gillian Sciaretta

Velvety tannins envelope the licorice-tinged cherry and raspberry flavors in this bold, medium-bodied red, with tangy acidity weaving through the spice and mineral elements

— Gillian Sciaretta

Smoky, offering peach, lemon and baking spice flavors, with a mineral undercurrent. Full of tension and focused, this white channels its flavors to a lingering, resonant finish.

— Bruce Sanderson