SRP: $39. A beautiful, seductive nose of juicy, ripe cherries and plums, white flowers and roses, and a hint of earth and licorice. The palate is harmonious -- great structure, great mouthfeel, a really fantastic wine.

SRP: $40. A ripe, expressive nose of raspberries, cherry pie, and blackberries, backed by cola, piecrust, and a hint of toasted oak. On the palate, the wine shows great weight but is light on its feet.

SRP: $48. The nose is marked by cherry cola, spices, and all sorts of red-fruit preserves (strawberries, raspberries, etc.), along with some baked fruits. The palate matches, displaying very good structure and juicy acidity.

SRP: $35. A dark, sweet nose of ripe cherries, blackberries, anise, and cedar. The palate is lush and shows even darker fruits. A very good Pinot for those who like bigger wines.

SRP: $15. A simple, not-very-aromatic nose of cherries and strawberries. Balanced on the palate, but virtually no complexity.

SRP: $42. A wonderfully earthy nose with dark cherries, raspberry preserves, sandalwood, and a hint of cinnamon, clove, and leather. The palate shows tarter fruits and mouth-watering acidity.

SRP: $55. The nose opens with oak. Underneath the oak are some ripe, dark cherries, plums, and blackberries, along with some cola and spice. Supple but structured tannins and great acidity, but the oak treatment is too obvious. A disappointment, as this wine clearly has some expensive fruit inside!

SRP: $48. A rich, lush nose of dark cherries, ripe raspberries, and roses – backed by a hint of cinnamon and oak. The palate is harmonious – great acid and tannin structure, with wonderfully ripe fruits lingering for quite some time.

SRP: $22. A ripe, simple, warm-climate Pinot of black cherries, strawberries, and a hint of eucalyptus. The palate shows tarter fruits and really nice acidity.

SRP: $48. Dark cherry, slate, and river bed, backed by a hint of raspberry jam, potpourri, vanilla. The fruits are wonderfully delicate on the palate, and the finish just keeps going.

SRP: $35. The nose is marked by black cherries, lavender, plums, and dark soil. On the palate, the wine is lush and velvety. A great wine for those who like ripe Pinots.

SRP: $50. A laundry list of aromatics -- tart cherries, dried strawberries and raspberries, sandalwood, forest floor, coffee, and so much more. The finish is a bit hot, but this is clearly a well-made wine.

SRP: $60. The nose is extremely aromatic – marked by baking spices, cola, dark cranberry juice, and black cherries. On the palate, the wine really sings – everything is balanced and in perfect harmony. A delicious wine.

SRP: $33. A classic, prototypical Russian River Valley nose of dark cherries, cola, pomegranate, and a hint of earth and oak. On the palate, the wine is very well-structured – and it’s fantastically gulpable.

SRP: $13. The nose is oddly artificial – it shows some cherries and cinnamon, but both seem oddly fake.

SRP: $60. A beautiful nose of sweet, black cherries, blackberries, cola, and a hint of something savory. On the palate, the weight is perfect – it’s both lush and light on its feet.

SRP: $45. A beautiful, must-be-from-Russian River Valley nose of bright, sweet cherries, plums, black tea, raspberries, cola, and some fruit pie. The palate shows more delicate fruit and has fantastic structure. A really delightful wine.

SRP: $65. An intense nose of slate and gray riverbed, backed by black cherries and dark raspberries, Asian spices, and dirt. The palate opens with great acidity and weight, but finishes a bit short.

SRP: $30. A beautiful nose of perfume and dark cherries, along with a hint of cranberry. A small bit of brett shows itself, but it’s inoffensive. On the palate, vibrant acidity and a lingering finish.

SRP: $35. A fun nose of wild raspberries, fresh, juicy plums, black cherries, and a hint of brown sugar and earth. The palate is both lively and silky.

SRP: $42. On the nose, slate-driven, black cherry, tart raspberries, dried cherries, and a hint of sweet baking spices like cinnamon and clove. The palate is very ripe, but also lively and bright. Very well-structured with a lingering finish.

SRP: $17. On the nose, smoky strawberries and black cherries, cedar, and dried herbs. The palate matches and shows juicy acidity, but the smokiness makes for an odd finish.