Higher in alcohol than Kenwood’s regular ’05 Sonoma Zin, this one’s hotter and more full-bodied. It’s got a density that can stand a little bottle age. Give it two or three years to soften, and let the blackberry, cherry and coffee fruit emerge from the tannins.——S.H.(4/1/2008)—— 88

Shows real Zinny character with its brambly berry fruit, which tastes of the sun in every ripe taste. Lots of spicy notes, with an edge of espresso. This dry wine is soft in acids and tannins.——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 85