The dark ruby-colored 1998 Cabernet Franc Reserve McCoy Vineyard possesses a lean, austere personality, with notes of menthol, dried herbs, and currant fruit. It is best consumed during its first 8-9 years of life.(Not yet released)Tel. (707) 833-4666; Fax (707) 833-6534

The superb 1997 Cabernet Franc Reserve McCoy Vineyard was picked extremely ripe (the alcohol level is a well-hidden 15.5%). It reveals aromas and flavors of blueberry liqueur, black currants, smoke, and liquid minerals. Full-bodied, dense, and chewy, as well as elegant and precise, it can be drunk early, but promises to evolve for 15+ years. Tel. (707) 833-4666; Fax (707) 833-6534

The dense ruby/purple-colored 1996 Cabernet Franc Reserve McCoy Vineyard offers an excellent bouquet of spice box, cedar, camphor, black cherry, and cassis aromas. While not huge on the palate, it is rich and medium to full-bodied, with admirable texture as well as sweet, concentrated fruit. Anticipated maturity: now-2012. Tel. (707) 833-4666; Fax (707) 833-6534