• 85 Points
    Saddleback 1997 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)

    Dark and heady. Aromas are superripe, with blackberry jam, cola and prune preserves. Tastes similarly overripe, even hot, with raisins, molasses, and a boatload of oriental spice. Alcohol is 14.5%. An eccentric wine that's not for everyone.

    — S.H. Published 5/1/2000
  • 85 Points
    Saddleback 1997 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)

    Dark and heady. Aromas are superripe, with blackberry jam, cola and prune preserves. Tastes similarly overripe, even hot, with raisins, molasses, and a boatload of oriental spice. Alcohol is 14.5%. An eccentric wine that's not for everyone.

    — S.H. Published 5/1/2000
  • 85 Points
    Saddleback 1997 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)

    Dark and heady. Aromas are superripe, with blackberry jam, cola and prune preserves. Tastes similarly overripe, even hot, with raisins, molasses, and a boatload of oriental spice. Alcohol is 14.5%. An eccentric wine that's not for everyone.

    — S.H. Published 5/1/2000
  • 85 Points
    Saddleback 1997 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)

    Dark and heady. Aromas are superripe, with blackberry jam, cola and prune preserves. Tastes similarly overripe, even hot, with raisins, molasses, and a boatload of oriental spice. Alcohol is 14.5%. An eccentric wine that's not for everyone.

    — S.H. Published 5/1/2000