The generic 2003 Zinfandel Napa (a powerhouse with 16.4% alcohol) includes 15% Petite Sirah in the blend. Its sweet aroma of jammy cherries and spice is followed by a straightforward, fleshy wine with silky tannin and abundant glycerin. Consume it over the next 2-3 years. Tel. (707) 257-7555; Fax (707) 257-0105

The dark ruby-colored 1999 Zinfandel Robert Biale Vineyard (14.9% alcohol) offers up a sweet, spicy nose of herbs, jammy cherry fruit, pepper, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, supple, tangy, and spicy, with plenty of flesh and fruit, it will drink well for 2-3 years. This is a terrific example of Zinfandel. Tel. (707) 257-7555