Good, rich and ripe, a feisty little Zin with all kinds of tasty flavors. Blackberries, blueberries, pecan pie, sweet dried herbs, orange zest, vanilla and smoke, to name a few. Completely dry, with soft, easy tannins and a firm mouthfeel. Really fine, although it turns just a bit thin on the finish, but that’s nitpicking.——S.H.(3/1/2004)—— 87