Fresh and inviting, with a tingle of tannins around a lively core of red berry and sage flavors. Finishes with refreshing zip. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2015. 1,642 cases made. –HS

Rich, broad and likable for its ripe currant and plum flavors, playing against crunchy tannins until the finish wins with its flavors. Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases made. -HS

A very nicely composed blend of 52% Merlot, 32% Malbec and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon. It works well, and there is complexity also—a textural weaving of spice, herb, berry, rock and tannins. Good concentration and a hint of clove in the aftertaste.——P.G.(10/1/2011)—— 89

Firm, focused and juicy, with red berry and tobacco flavors, dancing through a somewhat tannic finish with pizzazz. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Best after 2012. 1,400 cases made. -HS

The Claret blend is 44% Merlot, 40% Cabernet and 16% Malbec—tannic and herbal, almost like a Chilean red. A good wine to go with a grilled steak, which can cut through the tannins with some fat. Flavors are balanced, fruit is light and leafy, and there is little or no new oak influence. ——P.G.(6/1/2011)—— 86