2011 Phifer Pavitt Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon:

Dark cherry cedar and eucalyptus are the bouquet he brings to the door on date night. In fact, this tall, dark and handsome red is dressed to the nines in plum, currant, licorice and Worcestershire, indulging the palate in sweet talk which soon evolves to a spicy brooding, mysterious nature. But, like all great dates, it ends in kisses. I’ll give it four.

2010 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon:

Dense purple with a reddish-purple edge. Red and black currents, violets and other perfumed flowers, all anchored by fantastic loamy earth and concentrated minerals. Medium to full bodied mouth feel with full mouth aftertaste. Powerful concentrated dark berry fruits are elevated by brighter red fruits but then are counterbalanced by earth, leather and graphite like minerals. The fruit and earth components are so tightly woven that once you grasped one element, the wine moves into another

2010 Arista Harper's Rest Pinot Noir:

The Harper’s Rest Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir opens with aromas of stone fruit like cherry and plum. Combining with the fruit, there are spice aromas like pumpkin pie, cedar and molasses that add complexity to the nose. To minimize barrel influence less than 20% of the blend was aged in new French oak. Thus softer tannins lay the foundation for delicate flavors of black tea, fresh cranberry and raspberry. The soft tannins and bright fruit core of this multi-dimensional wine will continue to integrate and gain complexity with age.