Both single-vineyard Zins are more tannic and less immediately accessible than Dry Creek Vineyard’s other Zins. The Somers Ranch vines are only 20 years old, but in 2001, they’ve yielded intense aromas of licorice, plum, chocolate and black pepper backed by similarly sturdy flavors. Drink now, or hold up to five years.——W.E.(12/31/2003)—— 90