A nice dusty Zinfandel from Sobon’s Cougar Hill, with spicy, pepper and cedar elements rounding out the prominent blackberry. A deeply concentrated wine that would be great with barbecue. ——V.B.(6/1/2011)—— 88

Forward and easy in cherry, currant, raspberry, tangerine zest, cola and peppery spice flavors, this Zin has a gentle texture. There’s also a wealth of firm, dusty tannins that could help the wine age for a few years.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 87

This is a good price for this wine, which has been boosted by Petite Sirah. It’s full-bodied, balanced and rich in chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry and blueberry pie flavors, with a a tart, spicy edge of tangerine rind. Complex and interesting, it changes in the glass as it warms. ——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 88

Just this side of dry, this is a round, soft, polished Zin, rich in cherry, cassis, coffee and milk chocolate flavors, with a pleasantly spicy, peppery finish. It’s a lush wine with a small percent of Syrah.——S.H.(5/1/2006)—— 89