2005 Courtney Benham Zinfandel 92 points

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2005 $15

Beautifully showcases the variety in a pure, classic way, with it's silky mouthfeel and complex flavors. Dark ruby color, showing wild berries, gingersnap cookies, cocoa and vanilla. The fruit is well integrated with a light oak and pepper component to finish off long and smooth. Drink now thru 2010.