Jed Steele is a super-talented winemaker. He appears to have the touch regardless of whether the wine is Zinfandel, Chardonnay, or Syrah. The 1992 Catfish Vineyard and Pacini Vineyard Mendocino are classic examples of Zinfandel's wonderful fruit. Eschewing the blockbuster, thick, tannic, heavyweight style, Steele has chosen to emphasize the wonderfully zesty, vibrant, juicy Zinfandel fruit. Both wines are medium to full-bodied, with admirable purity, lovely, supple textures, and plenty of vibrancy and character. The 1992 Zinfandel Pacini Vineyard is more structured and concentrated, but its emphasis too is on up-front, deliciously fresh berry fruit presented in a medium to full-bodied, supple format. These delicious Zinfandels should please both the neophyte and connoisseur. Tel. (707) 279-0213