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Sausal 2005 Century Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Price $35

From 130-year-old vines, this is a densely layered, bigtime Zin. The flavor concentration is just tremendous, a critical mass of briary, wild blackberries, black currants, dark chocolate, licorice and fabulous Asian spice. True, the alcohol is on the high side, but the wine finishes balanced and dry. Will take up to 10 years of cellaring. — S.H. (4/1/2008)

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Sausal 2002 Century Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Editors' Choice

Price $28

Wonderful Zin. Showcases just what these old vines are capable of. Intense, focused flavors of cherries, raspberries and ripe pomegranates, wrapped in a rich, creamy texture that finishes with a scour of spice. Totally dry, and best of all, it’s not too high in alcohol. — S.H. (11/1/2005)

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Sausal 2007 Family Estate Grown Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

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Price $19

Just beautiful, showing Alexander Valley Zin at its best. Dry and full-bodied, it’s enormously flavorful in spicy wild berries, with a cherry liqueur smoothness. But it’s not high in alcohol, and is thoroughly balanced and elegant. — S.H. (8/1/2010)

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Sausal 2007 Private Reserve Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

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Price $24

Very rich and extracted, and much more full-bodied than Sausal’s “Family” Zin, with which it was co-released. This is one to cellar for a few years, to let things come together. Just massive in chocolate, berry jam and pepper spices, wrapped into firm, refined tannins. — S.H. (8/1/2010)

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Sausal 2009 Century Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Price $40

The 2009 vintage was successful for Sausal’s three new Zinfandels, and this intense, concentrated bottling shows how the cool weather managed to ripen the grapes, yet keep alcohol levels moderate. It’s a big, powerful wine, packed with wild berry, cola, licorice, spice and sandalwood flavors that have a tang of the earth. — S.H. (6/1/2012)

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Sausal 2005 Private Reserve Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

Price $23

Here’s a reserve that really does merit its special designation. Made from 90-year-old vines that likely contain varieties other than Zinfandel, the wine is rich and complex. Delivers all the wild, brambly Zin quality you want, with tiers of blackberries, cherries, cassis, cherry liqueur, tobacco, vanilla and peppery spice flavors that go on and on in the finish… — S.H. (4/1/2008)

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Sausal 1996 Sogno della Famiglia Zinfandel (Sonoma County)

Price $25

A soft, smooth, silky blend of 80% Zinfandel, 15% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet, this could have been a Zin, but instead is called the Dream of the Family. We liked the warm fruit and purple clover in the nose and were impressed by the velvety texture. Ready to drink, this is an unqualified winner with excellent depth of flavor on a relatively light frame. — W.E. (9/1/1999)

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Sausal 1997 Century Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County)

Price $22

Old-vine straw, tobacco and herb in the nose. The wine is subtle, sensual and complex, with layers of interesting spicy flavor. Nicely balanced and flavorful, with a long, firm finish. — P.G. (3/1/2001)

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Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Zinfandel

2010 Center of Effort

A big, strong Pinot with pure, focused flavors of raspberry cream…

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