($24): Primitivo, according to many authorities, is the European equivalent of Zinfandel.  With briary deep black fruit flavors, Sobon’s version is certainly Zinfandel-like.  Big and almost overblown, it has an attractive rusticity.  Spicy oak and slight heat in the finish–15.1% stated alcohol speaking-definitely means you’ll want this wine on a cold winter’s night. 86 Michael Apstein Nov 18, 2008