A superb offering produced from 109-year old, head-pruned vineyards planted in the sandy soils of Contra Costa, Carmenet's dense purple-colored 1999 Zinfandel Evangelo Vineyard offers up sweet, fruit-driven aromas of blackberries, cherry liqueur, and underbrush. Dense, full-bodied, and fruity, with an opulent texture as well as a long, lusty finish, this explosively rich Zinfandel will drink beautifully for 3-4 years.Tel. (707)996-5870

This is a well-made but essentially one-dimensional style of Zinfandel with pleasant berry fruit, spice, a fruity mid-palate, and light finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Tel. (707)996-5870