The 2005 Gary's Improv Zinfandel was sourced from Somerston Vineyards located in the eastern most part of the Napa Valley, about 10 miles east of the Silverado Trail. The majority of Somerston Vineyard is planted between 1000 and 2500 feet elevations, creating a cool micro-climate. Aged for 18 months in 75% used and 25% new American oak.

Harold Baer, Colorado Wine News, July 2008
"...an intense, brooding, very ripe nose of chocolate syrup and plum — almost prune and dark cherry which introduces light to medium-bodied flavors of plum, cherry and pepper... Well put together in a very ripe, smooth style."