A young Zin still in need of time to develop, there’s an intensity of raspberry and blackberry fruit in this wine, and a softness throughout. It’s full bodied, and its finish falls flat. — (7/1/2012) —86

Classic in style with raspberry and spice dominating, the wine overall is supple and lush.——V.B.(10/1/2011)—— 87

A fine Zinfandel, rich and briary, with wild forest flavors of black and blue berries, Asian spices, tangerine zest and smoky sandalwood. Full-bodied and dry, it’s nice now and for the next few years.——S.H.(9/1/2009)—— 90

This is a brand from Hess Collection that specializes in Zinfandel. Crafted by Hess’ talented winemaker, Randle Johnson, it’s quite a good Zin, classic in its way, briary and brambly and spicy. Drinks deep and long in wild berry, pepper, licorice, Dr. Pepper and smoky flavors, and will be great with a steak.——S.H.(6/1/2008)—— 90