Here’s a dryish wine, solidly made and rustic, with decent berry, raisin and spice flavors. At this price, it makes a good house pour.——S.H.(12/1/2011)—— 84

A great success, as this bottling has been for decades. The wine, which is a blend of Petite Sirah, Merlot and Sangiovese, is dry and rich and balanced, showing lots of finesse in the cherry, currant, licorice, mocha and cedar flavors. Easy to find, with 24,000 cases produced.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 88

A bit overripe and raisiny, but it’s dry and brisk, making it a pretty good everyday quaff. Shows flavors of cherries, berries and spices.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 83