The dark plum/garnet/purple-hued 2004 Zinfandel Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines exhibits a Mediterranean/Provencal-like nose of spicy peppers, underbrush, red currants, sweet cherries, and briery fruit. Enjoy its medium-bodied, soft, savory personality over the next 3-4 years. Interestingly, it is a blend of 78% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Alicante, and 2% mixed varietals. Tel. (707) 433-6440

The 2003 Zinfandel Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines comes across like a dry Zinfandel Amarone. Black raspberry, blackberry, tar, earth, spice box, and a Mediterranean herbal note emerge from this interesting, complex Zin. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. It is a field blend of 78% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Alicante Bouchet, and the rest Carignane and a handful of other varietals. Tel. (707) 433-6440

A brilliant wine, although some residual sugar is obvious in this Amarone-like effort, this dark ruby/purple-colored Zinfandel should be drunk at the end of a meal with cheese, or by itself. A blend of 78% Zinfandel, and the rest Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouchet, it boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a big, tarry, melted asphalt, black fruit-scented nose revealing hints of prunes, plums, and figs. Deep and full-bodied yet surprisingly pure, it is unquestionably an after-dinner beverage. It should keep for 4-5 years.Tel. (707) 433-6440

This dark ruby-colored, well-made Zinfandel exhibits briery, tangy, black cherry/currant, pepper, and earthy aromas. Although not complex, it is full-bodied and dense, with good purity, depth, and richness offered in a robust, gutsy style. Drink it over the next five years.Tel. (888) 226-7676

This intriguing blend of 78% Zinfandel, 11% Alicante, 9% Petite Sirah, and 2% miscellaneous grapes is outstanding. A deep purple color is accompanied by sweet, chewy, black cherry flavors infused with subtle oak. Full-bodied and voluptuously-textured, with attractive layers of glycerin, extract, and fruit, this soft, fleshy Zinfandel can be drunk now and over the next 6-7 years. Tel. (888) 226-7676 and (707) 433-6440