The 2005 Zinfandel Gold Mine Ranch from a vineyard planted in 1914 (it actually has several percent of Carignan in it) is a full-bodied, dark ruby-colored wine with tremendous spice, loads of earth, raspberry, and sweet cherry notes intermixed with some background underbrush. The wine is loaded with fruit and is just amazing for the vintage. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Previously recommended: 2004 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard (95), 2004 Syrah Pelkan Ranch (90), 2004 Three Birds (93), 2004 Two Acres (93), 2004 Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard (93), 2004 Zinfandel Carlo’s Ranch (91), 2004 Zinfandel Fava Ranch (91), 2004 Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (92), 2004 Zinfandel Tom Feeney Ranch (94).Tel. (707) 566-7700; Fax (707) 566-7200