origin: United States

Country of Origin: California

Appellation: Sonoma County

Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby in color, this wine begins with aromas of boysenberry, clove and cinnamon, leading to flavors of blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a hint of licorice leading to a long luscious finish. A classic Sonoma Zinfandel from vines aged from 55-to-over-100 years old.

Country of Origin: California

Appellation: Amador County

Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: Elegant notes of blackberry, plum and cinnamon dominate the palate and nose. Oak notes are evident and used to provide more structure for the ripe fruit and smooth tannins.

Country of Origin: California

Appellation: Fiddletown

Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: A complex Zinfandel that combines both elegance and power in its bold flavors of raspberry, blackberry, cassis and smoke. The agile smooth mouthfeel and a balancing lush texture provide a very well-structured, long-lasting, finish.

Country of Origin: California

Appellation: Amador County

Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Powerful dark fruit up front, and a touch of oak, emerge from this smooth Zinfandel. It finishes with a subtle savory notes and a nice tannic finish that gives the wine balance.

Country of Origin: California

Appellation: Paso Robles

Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: Bold and powerful flavors of red currant, black pepper and rich raspberry are complemented by a judicious use of oak. This is a wine for hedonists with over-the-top body, structure and tannins.