The 2006 Camille is composed of 45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Petit Verdot. Soft and easy-going on the palate with a bit of structure, this is a pleasant offering meant for drinking over the next 4-5 years. It is in need of more concentration and length. The current releases from Nicholas Cole Cellars (owned and operated by Mike Neuffer) range from very good to outstanding.www.nicholascolecellars.com

The Camille is a Merlot-centric Bordeaux blend, dense, liquorous, smoky, and loaded with chocolaty goodness—a truffle in a bottle. Flavors recall the most exotic bottlings from Spain—dense and liquorous, with concentrated raspberry, black cherry fruit, lots of chocolate, smoke and spice.——P.G.(8/1/2009)—— 91