1) Aromas of ripe plum, pomegranate and wild berry are rich and fleshy on the palate, gliding to a smooth and complex aftertaste that echoes fruit, berry, herb, tea and spice. Drink now through 2010. 615 cases made.

2) Shows beautiful aromas of blackberry and vanilla, with a hint of chocolate. Full-bodied, with toasty oak, chewy tannins and a medium finish. Chewy. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2008. 5,000 cases made.

3) Shows lots of banana and apple character on the nose. Full-bodied, with a thick texture and a ripe fruit aftertaste. Oily and slightly one-dimensional. Drink now. 12,000 cases made.

4) Concentrated, with currant and fig paste notes, this also offers an array of grilled sage, cedar, mushroom and game flavors followed by a loamy grip on the finish. Has character, but this is not as cohesive as previous vintages. Tasted four times, the best two of which were consistent with this review. Drink now through 2012. 1,800 cases made.

A) 2005 Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana

B) 2004 Chasseur Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

C) 2005 Fantinel Pinot Grigio Grave del Friuli Borgo Tesis

D) 2003 Viña Quebrada de Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley Domus Aurea