Napa Estate, Mayacamas Range Zinfandel 2008

"There's something about the way zin ripens in the east-facing hills north of Calistoga that appeals to me in my gut as much as my brain. It has the freshness of blackberries picked on a hike in Point Reyes. That wild berry flavor tinges toward brighter fruit, layering vibrant strawberry, tart raspberry and cracked black pepper into a savory Napa Valley red. Yum may not be a technical term, but I wrote it twice in a 20 wine tasting, once for this wine and again for Storybook's Antaeus. Balanced, sophisticated and elegant, this gains with air and would be delicious with simple roast leg of lamb."  95 points Wine & Spirits Magazine