Artezin Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley

The nose is dark and smoky, with charcoal, baked blackberry, sweet plums and brown sugar. This zinfandel is jammy and super-fruity, with gobs of blackberry and plum. The tannins, however, are quite mild. It finishes a little weak, but otherwise a pleasant, ripe, fruit-driven wine. SRP: $25.

Dark purple red violet color; baked berry, black fruit nose; baked berry, black fruit palate; medium-plus finish (w/3% Petite Sirah, 1% Syrah; neutral French oak)