A good, dry Zinfandel marked by flavors of freshly crushed black pepper sprinkled over ripe crushed blackberry liqueur. The all-important tannins give the richness a firm structure. The wine is a little hot in alcohol, but barbecue and richly sauced beef and chicken dishes will stand up well. ——S.H.(5/1/2011)—— 90

Shows the ripe fruit and spicy flavors this vineyard is known for, with strong flavors of blackberries, black cherries, raspberries, cola, anise, sandalwood and pepper. The alcohol is high and acidity is low, but it’s a delicious Zin to drink now with barbecue or roasts. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 87

Not one of the winery’s successes, this ’05 Zin is not quite ripe. There’s a vegetal, asparagus taste, alongside blackberry and cherry flavors, that suggests unevenly ripened berries, with the green ones not fully sorted out before crushing.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 83

Soft and voluptuous in texture, with amazingly rich blackberry pie, cherry marmalade and cocoa flavors, this Zin finishes a little on the sweet side. But it’s a friendly charmer. ——S.H.(3/1/2006)—— 85