Raul Puga

9.4

Really delicious. Big and bold but super elegant — 3 years ago

Roberto Carli

9.2

Well balanced and mostly secondary. Black fruit takes a back seat to graphite. Tannins still need time to soften — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Wild and bramble with brisk red fruit. Tasty. — 4 years ago

Pat Taylor

8.9

PF 2014 Brandlin Estate Zinfandel c/o Mount Veeder.

We’re talking grandma’s homemade jam, balsamic reduction and a whiff of gasoline. Some heat on the backend but nothing a few years won’t take care of for you. Very pleasing and an entirely hedonistic experience for those that like to wrestle in the grass. — 6 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, stewed fruit, blackberry and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 3 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, violets and dried herbs. Good dark fruit flavors, herby and tea finish. — 4 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

25 year anniversary of this wine. I have been a Peter Franus fan for a long time. This zin is medium ruby, black and white pepper, clove, cedar, red cherry, vanilla on the nose--the wood is definitely pushing through, but not overpowering. On the palate, more blue/black fruit emerges, blackberry mainly. Tannins still pretty dry, alcohol high. I think this can rest even longer but it's great now too. Awesome!!!

92+ points — 6 years ago

Ian Shive

9.0

Very easy to drink, light bodied wine with a rich but delicate balance of fruit, earthiness and light spice. Nothing in this wine is overbearing. It's smoothness and hint of cranberry would make this good with pork, chops or vanilla ice cream with hot fudge. — 10 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Big bodied, sumptuous red that pairs with red meat. — 3 years ago

with Vicki

Steven Perlman

9.3

Deep black fruit with a spicy edge. Delicious with my prime bone-in ribeye — 4 years ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Horses on the label so J approves — 6 years ago

Kevin Blix

9.0

Liked the 2004 Brandlin better but this was drinking well. — 6 years ago

Eddie Grystar

9.5

Only good thing today — 10 years ago