Pleasant aromas of dark berry, toasted wood, coffee bean and roasted cocoa show on the nose of this bottling. Chalky tannins make for firm tension on the palate, where those berry and cocoa tones ride fresh acidity into the finish. Matt Kettmann

Black plum jam, peppercorn, milk chocolate and herbs show on the nose of this bottling from the legendary grower Louis Lucas and former judge Royce Lewellen. Black-cherry and roasted plum flavors are enhanced with Chinese five spice and a chalky tension on the palate. Matt Kettmann

This single-vineyard bottling from one of the winery's prized properties shows black cherry sauce, dill, anise and coffee bean on the nose. The coffee element is quite strong on the palate, where it spices up the dark-red fruits and settles in next to fresh acidity. Matt Kettmann

Bolstered by a splash of co-fermented Syrah, this wine's soft and inviting nose shows black cherries, smoke, bay leaf and crushed rose petals. This bottling contains more hickory smoke seasoning than past vintages, which surrounded the red cherry and purple flower flavors. It's a great pairing for a barbecue.