A pleasantly drinkable, rich Claret out of Lake County’s Guenoc, moderate in alcohol (13.5%) with cranberry, raspberry and chocolate on the nose and intermingled with the vanilla and cinnamon from the oak, half of it American. A fine addition to the backyard barbecue.——V.B.(8/1/2011)—— 86

Distinctly sugary, which gives the blackberries and cherries a jammy sweetness. But it’s clean and crisp. For those who like this style, it’s pretty good. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 84