Few other producers can equal what Larry Turley accomplishes with Contra Costa Zinfandel from the Duarte Vineyard. From ungrafted ancient vines planted in pure sand (Turley says it looks like a beach) there are 400 cases of the powerhouse 2002 Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard (400 cases; 16.7% alcohol). Full-bodied and dense with no hotness but copious quantities of raspberries blackberries balsam wood pepper and Provencal herbs this is a rich layered hedonistic turn-on. It can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. NOTE: This is an estimated price per bottle.Tel. (707) 963-0940; Fax (707) 963-8683

A big ripe effusively fruity style with intense dusty wild berry blackberry and dried currant flavors that firm up on the midpalate and show a tight core of cedary oak finishing with ripe fruit a touch of tar and herbal notes. Drink now through 2009. 400 cases made. –JL