What a value. Bright and crisp and eye-opening, with green grass, gooseberry, lemon and lime flavors, and a tangy bite of mineral from the earth. This dry, edgy wine just scours the palate with its tart acids. Best Buy. —S.H.
— S.H.
(9/1/2002)
Dark, young and robust, it’s a classic Foothills Zin, with intensely ripe fruit, ultrasoft tannins and acids, and rather rustic mouthfeel. That’s not a put-down. The wild berry flavors are delicious and the wine is a joy to drink right through the long, sweet finish.
— S.H.
(11/1/2002)
Spicy plum and raspberry notes kick off here, followed by hints of licorice, coffee and herbs. The wine is tangy on the finish, with mildly firm tannins.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
Inky black, a massive Zin marked by excessive tannins that make the fruit almost impossible to appreciate now. You either have to age this for a long time, or drink it with grilled foods. Big, rustic, a country-style wine, and very dry.
— S.H.
(11/1/2002)
Old-fashioned Barbera, and seems pricey for a wine this dry, tannic and acidic. The coffee and black currant flavors are very tart. Needs superrich meats and cheeses to soften it.
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)
An acidic, drily harsh, peppery wine. Even for a Foothills Zinfandel, it’s pretty rustic, with an old-fashioned toughness that requires plenty of olive oil, mozzarella and rich beef to mellow.
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)