Sure, there's something wild and wacky about Zin that Europeans don't get. It's not well-behaved. It's rude, aggressive, over the top. It's a blast of wild fruit and spices. It's high in alcohol. It's not a parlor wine, but that's what we like about it! Pulls off Zin's bad-boy act, in spades.——S.H.(12/15/2001)—— 90

A blend of Peachy Canyon Estate (67%) and Mustang Springs Ranch (33%) fruit. In this vintage the Peachy Zins seem to lack intensity, but this is a well-balanced effort that shows the best of what is there. Clean, forward fruit, with lots of blueberry and a light, toasty framework. Good wine, but pricey. ——P.G.(3/1/2001)—— 89