Do readers realize that the Rochiolis still sell 60% of the production from their vineyards, holding back only the best lots for their own estate bottled program? They still make Zinfandel from extremely old vines. The 1999 Zinfandel Rochioli Vineyard (100 cases) offers gorgeous plum, prune, black cherry, and raspberry fruit notes intermixed with chocolate, smoke, pepper, and earth. Drink this viscous, thick, juicy wine during its first 7-8 years of life. Tel. (707) 433-2305

Do readers realize that the Rochiolis still sell 60% of the production from their vineyards, holding back only the best lots for their own estate bottled program? They still make Zinfandel from extremely old vines.The 1999 Zinfandel Rochioli Vineyard (100 cases) offers gorgeous plum, prune, black cherry, and raspberry fruit notes intermixed with chocolate, smoke, pepper, and earth. Drink this viscous, thick, juicy wine during its first 7-8 years of life.Tel. (707) 433-2305

Rochioli's 1995 Zinfandel is a full-bodied, blockbuster, briery, peppery, large-scaled powerhouse that oozes with sweet, jammy fruit. Aged in 25% new oak casks, it possesses gobs of glycerin, and offers a hefty, thick, juicy glassful of Zinfandel. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-2305