2004 Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard

Sonoma, North Coast, CA

Value: $60

Robert Parker Rating 91

 “…only 400 cases of the 2004 Zinfandel from the famed Monte Rosso vineyard.  Its deep plum/ruby/purple color is accompanied by a huge nose of jammy black cherries intermixed with black currants, smoke, underbrush, and spice.”  Robert Parker Wine Advocate   

2005 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Harris-Kratka Vineyard

Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley

Value: $35

Robert Parker Rating 90

“An outstanding effort is broodingly backward, dense ruby/purple-colored… notes of seaweed, garrigue, pepper, kirsch, darker fruits, spice box, and earth. Robert Parker Wine Advocate   

2003 Joel Gott

Joel Gott Wines, Oakville, CA

Value $20 

 “…delicious, offering the grape's hallmark intensity (think black plums on steroids) with beguiling spice and impressive grace.”  Tara Q. Thomas, The Denver Post