A nearly outstanding effort from winemaker Van Williamson is the 1997 Zinfandel Mendocino Ridge. Tipping the scales at a whopping 16.3% alcohol, it is a blend from three vineyards - Alden Ranch, Ciapusci, and Zeni. There are just under 600 cases of this big, briery, dense, full-bodied Zinfandel with noticeably high acidity. It should drink well for 2-3 years. (release date 11/00)Tel. (707) 895-3232; Fax (707) 985-3316