Ripe, briary aromas of wild berries, plums and earth veer into dark chocolate. Flavors are on the light side, and seem a little soft. An affordable everyday wine to serve at picnics. Don’t be misled by the “Home Ranch” description; this is not an estate wine. ——S.H.(12/1/2000)—— 82

Pretty Zin aromas and flavors in a modestly-priced wine that’s widely available. Hard not to like it at this price.——S.H.(9/1/1999)—— 83