HAYWOOD'S BEST

[Jerry D Mead]

Haywood 1996 "Rocky Terrace Estate" Zinfandel ($24) The highest part of the estate vineyard, producing the finest and most concentrated fruit. This is super-Zin! Aged for 22 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels, it has a deeply intense nose of black raspberry with a little ripe cassis. The overall flavors are ripe, very ripe, approaching jammy, while maintaining elegance. One supple and delicious Zinfandel. Rating: 96/87