Wine · Medium strength
Zinfandel
Brambly, jammy, high-octane — California's heritage grape with a leather jacket.
How to order it: Old-vine Lodi or Dry Creek. The red kind; white Zin is a different conversation.
Flavor profile
Sweetness5
Bitterness2
Strength7
Freshness2
Richness8
Sparkle0
Daring4
The proper serve
- Serve at 60–65°F
- Large red glass
- Mind the ABV — often 15%+
- Pairs: ribs, burgers, barbecue sauce
- Old vine bottlings have the depth
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