Dense and zesty, with tart blueberry and anise aromas that follow through to layered flavors of boysenberry, white pepper and sage. Drink now through 2017. 274 cases made. –TF

Classic Russian River Zinfandel. The vineyard is in the Green Valley, and the wine has the wonderful attributes of ripeness, dryness, and acidity, without high alcohol. It's enourmously flavorful delivering waves of blackberries, cherries, cola, red licorice, bacon, black pepper and sweet oak. A gorgeous Zin showing class and elegance. Editors Choice - S.H.

Loaded with licorice, herb and huckleberry notes, with layered flavors and accents of cracked pepper, cedar and dried sage. Best from 2011 through 2013. 1,089 cases made. -TF