This is a huge (16% alcohol) decisive, clearly Californian Zin. The flavors are massively rich and fruity and the wine is, in its own eccentric way, addictively good. Just be sure to bring a designated driver. ——S.H.(5/1/2006)—— 90

An eccentric, difficult, complex Zin. It smells of intense white pepper, although in the mouth, cherries and blackberries show up. Then the tannins close in like a stranglehold. Cellar this interesting wine for a few years. ——S.H.(10/1/2005)—— 90