Stephen Brook | Lighter in color than the other 2015s, but that’s of little significance with Zinfandel. Fresh cherry-and-raspberry nose, with a hint of oak. Bright, lively attack, with a dusting of tannin behind the fruit, a limpid, refreshing style with good acidity and immediate accessibility. A pretty wine, balanced and quite long, though there’s no great depth of flavor here. | 90

Alex Hunt | Paler than most here, with the leafy-spicy lift of whole-cluster vinification; together with the fresh blackberry fruit, this lends the nose a northern Rhône feel. The palate is much juicier— closer to Grenache if we’re continuing the Rhône analogy—with a real bramble/plum sweetness to it. It’s certainly an original take on the variety, showing the light touch and natural balance of California’s new wave. | 91

Andrew Jefford | Deep red-black but translucent. Solid, classic, sweet plum and blackberry fruit, though without any particular lift or finesse. A little mushroomy development, too, and some oak shaping; I would have guessed a slightly older wine than 2015. On the palate, this is broad, soft, soupy, once again in that secondary style, and a relatively undemanding drink, though comfortable and easy as it slips down. There’s nothing wrong with it, but we are long way from the “fine wine” ideal here. | 83