Stephen Brook | Opaque red. Dense and oaky on the nose, with vibrant plum and black-cherry fruit. Rich, fleshy, and creamy, this is up front and intense, stamping its presence on the palate. The tannins are present but dominated by the spicy black fruits. Tremendous energy here, with the impetuousness of youth. But also delicious and irresistible. Long. | 93

Alex Hunt | Deep, plush, juicy plum-jam nose, with some tarry complexity. Very full-bodied but with supple tannin just dusting the succulent jammy fruit, this is a classic Zinfandel structure, and full of appeal. It’s probably quite high in alcohol, but that certainly isn’t apparent with all the flavor that’s present. | 91

Andrew Jefford | Saturated dark black-red. Harmonious and softly fruity, with carefully crafted cherry and blackberry, and a big swirl of cream to give it corporeal allure: an excellent aromatic profile. Concentrated, deep, exuberant, explosive berry fruits of magnificent purity and depth. There is a tickle of tannin, but most of the balancing work is done by deliciously juicy acids; any oak is well out of view. Super-exciting young Zin, and well worth seeking out for a full-throttle VR mouthful. | 90