The dark ruby-colored 2007 Zinfandel Cortina exhibits attractive herbal, blueberry, and black cherry fruit intermixed with a Provencal-like, roasted herb, and garrigue character, a broad, rich, spicy style, and loads of flavor. Slightly softer than the Zinfandel Old Vine, it is an elegant yet authoritative red to consume over the next 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-3579; Fax (707) 433-0545

A beautiful massive, mouthfilling Zinfandel. Impresses on every level, from the smooth, rich tannins to the dryness and above all the depth and range of flavors. Blackberries, chocolate, anise, bacon, pepper, sandalwood, the list goes on. Zinfandel doesn’t get much richer than this. The alcohol is 15.5%.——S.H.(5/1/2010)—— 94