I received a newsletter and catalog from the proprietors of Dashe Cellars. Their 1997 Zinfandel was a memorable bottle of wine. It’s not offered as a part of their online catalog, but does appear in their newsletter, within a 3- or 6-bottle sampler — also including the ‘96 RRV Zin (recently selected, according to Michael Dashe, by Chez Panisse for an upcoming Zinfandel event) and the ‘98 Todd Brothers Ranch Zin. All in all this is a very tempting package. Zin drinkers beware — this is a limited-availability item. The only reason I’m telling you about it at all is that I’ve already ordered one for myself!