2006 looks to be vastly superior to the 05 vintage for Zinfandel. This wine, which has some Petite Sirah, Merlot, Syrah, and Grenache exhibits deep ruby color and a big, sweet nose of peppery black cherry and raspberry liqueur intermixed with spring flowers and earth. The wine is medium to full-bodied, ripe and altogether big. Drink 2008-2012.
Wine Advocate - 90pts.

Good Structure on the palate, sweet dark and big cherry flavors, and pepper and spice aromas.

It's one of those old-fashioned, rustic zins, ripe and sweet in jammy, spicy flavors. Drink now.

The 2006 Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows wonderful dusty raspberry, blackberry, white pepper and spice, with coffee and chocolate characters. Ripe fruit and soft tannins make this a mouth-coating rich vintage. Aging in new and used wood has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 7 years.

Big and rather burly, this offers aromas of plum, licorice and spice, with rich blueberry, black pepper and tar flavors that build toward stout tannins. Best from 2008 through 2012.
Wine Spectator - 85pts.

The 2005 Zinfandel Windmill Old Vine is an excellent bargaind. Deep ruby-colored with loads of briery fruit interwoven with earth, pepper, and spice, this medium-bodied, pure, classic Zinfandel may be enjoyed over the next 1-2 years.
Wine Advocate - 88pts.

A good value is the 2006 7 Deadly Zins. It is a very good effort showing plenty of oak in addition to abundant varietal character in its briery, cherry, raspberry, earthy personality. It is meant to be consumed over the next several years.
Robert Parker - 86pts.

The 2005 Zinfandel Amador, a blend of 10.4% Petite Sirah, 10% mixed blacks, and 79.6% Zinfandel, is an excellent wine offered at a bargain price. Ripe berry fruit intermixed with loamy soil, pepper, and garrigue scents are followed by a medium to full-bodied wine with no hard edges, good purity, and an attractive finish.
Wine Advocate '05 - 89pts.

Its deep ruby color is accompanied by a finesse-styled nose of cherry and raspberry fruit interwoven with notions of incense, roasted herbs, new saddle leather, and licorice. Medium-bodied with excellent to outstanding concentration, and a dry, reasonably good finish, it will drink well for 3-4 years.
Parker - 89pts.

Offers simple cherry and herb notes, with underlying medicinal qualities. Drink now.