-LIBRARY SELECTION-Wine and Spirits Magazine, Dec. 2001 90pts. --- “A lovely, Port style zin, this is filled with bold red and black cherry scents and sweet fresh berry flavors. For all its soft sweetness. The wine remains firm, a big (alcoholic) mountain zinfandel to serve at the end of the meal with aged sheep's milk cheese.”--- Winemaking Notes: Vines: 10-20 years old Alcohol: 14.7% Cases: 600 Cooperage: 12 months. 60% French, 40% American The Howell Mountain appellation begins at 1200 ft….our fruit from this mountainous appellation comes from vines planted above 1700ft! These cooler, volcanic- soil conditions naturally slow down the maturation process of the grapes which ultimately produce a unique grape personality: more tannins, big aromatics, a lot of delicate spice characteristics and really complex.