Archives Past Issues Ask a Wine Question Read up on Richard's latest California wine reviews here . Fruit forward and spicy, this wine shows good depth of flavor and a lingering finish. Nice toasted oak note emerges on the finish.
Soft tannins make it ready to drink now and over the next couple of years.
Spicy, rich, full bodied, this is a powerful Zinfandel. Great, juicy fruit with just enough oak, this is an outstanding wine that is drinking very well now and will only improve over the next few years. Another vintage, another best buy. Smooth plum and concentrated red berry fruit, accented with just enough black pepper kick. Food friendly and the price is certainly right on.