A big, full-bodied, rich Zinfandel, bone dry and spicy, with impressive flavors of wild berries, herbs, balsam and smoke. Needs equally big fare to stand up to, like barbecue slathered in sauce. ——S.H.(12/31/2011)—— 87

Dry, complex and tannic now, a young Zinfandel that gives your mouth a sandpapery, grippy feeling. Flavorwise, the wine is a little direct in fruit, offering waves of wild black, red and blue berries, tamari, mocha, molasses, sandalwood and pepperspice flavors. Not many Zins require time, but this one will benefit from 4–8 years in a cool cellar.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 92

Strong and spicy, with extracted flavors of red and black berry jam, currants, orange tea and milk chocolate. Almost sweet, but not quite, with fierce tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Now through 2012.——S.H.(4/1/2009)—— 86