Score: 90
Price: $14
Sausal Zinfandel Alexander Valley 1999 Smooth and rich, this is a terrific value. It’s delicious now, but could age nicely for those with the patience to wait.
Score: 88
Price: $17
Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County Sonoma 2000 This Italian family has been making zinfandel in Sonoma, Calif., for three generations. Good paired with hearty flavors.
Score: 87
Price: $18
Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 1999 A sturdy red with classic zin flavors. It’s from the Gallos, who are now making some very good wines in Sonoma.
Score: 87
Price: $18
Ridge Coast Range Sonoma County 2000 Paul Draper, winemaker for Ridge, has championed zin for 20 years. This is blend of several obscure grapes like Carignan.
Score: 86
Price: $11
Ravenswood Zinfandel California Vintners Blend 2000 Ravenswood is known for single-vineyard zins, but this blend with vanilla notes is a great value.
