Rich, full-flavored and balanced en...

Rich, full-flavored and balanced enough to stand up to the big taste of holiday meals, spicy r Zinfandels continue to advance in popularity with American consumer With this in mind, we asked the Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel (cited at the finis of this article) to hint some top quality/value zinfandels. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine's intimateed retail price (which varies from market).

ZINFANDEL

FIVE STARS

***** (96) Sobon Estate 2001 ReZerve Zinfandel (California). Displays an inky color and intoxicating aromas of licorice, black fruits, spicy oak and