Zinfandels go great with chunky barbequed meats. Al and Hugh tell us about some of their favorites. Click the links to purchase their recommendations at Kenilworth Wine & Spirits.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Earthquake Zinfandel, Lodi '15 **1/2 $$
Not a timid zin, big, bold, right in your face, and very tasty
Hayes Valley Zinfandel, Central Coast '16 ** $ VALUE
Great everyday zin, with tons of berry and spice
Folie a Deux Zinfandel, Dry Creek '13 *** $ VALUE
A classic zin, highly respected, a steal at this price
Wilson Winery Zinfandel, Dry Creek '15 **1/2 $
A big, powerful zin with rich oaky vanilla and berry flavors
Napa Cellars Zinfandel, Napa Valley ' 15 *** $ $
Dark berry fruit with notes of fig, quite elegant
Klinker Brick Winery Zinfandel, Lodi '15 ** 1/2 $
Zin on a huge scale
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits. Click on the name of the wine for direct ordering and home delivery.