Sausal Private Reserve Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, USA

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A soft, simple Zinfandel, front-loaded with raspberry, cherry, cola, spice and sweet oak and vanilla flavors. Drink now with barbecue. ——S.H.(12/1/2011)—— 85

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)—— 92

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. This is an exceptionally well-balanced Zin that’s best in its flashy youth.——S.H.(4/1/2008)—— 91