91 Pts Jeb Dunnuck The 2016 Broken Compass is all Carignan (120-year-old vines) sourced from the Russian River Valley aged 18 months in neutral oak. Its deep purple color is followed by a classic Carignan nose (I'd unquestionably have guessed Languedoc if tasted blind) of fresh plums, crushed rocks, graphite, and beetroot. Elegant, medium-bodied, and surprisingly fresh, it has good acidity (which is common with the variety), ripe tannins, and a good finish. Drink it over the coming 7-8 years. Wine Enthusiast 90 Pts From a well-known old-vine site for Zinfandel, this wine shows the prowess of other varieties within its ground. Thick, leathery and tart, it retains plenty of acidity within a core of full-powered earth and stems. The richness is complemented by seasonings of white and black pepper.