Full flavored, hearty midwinter dinners require the same in wines. Here is a trio of affordable big reds to make any dinner a special occasion.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Rockland Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Hames Valley, Monterey '18 ** $
Very good everyday cab at a great price.
Abelius Lui Toro, Crianza '16 **1/2 $$
Chocolate in a glass, with deep powerful flavors, very food-friendly.
Zinfinity Zinfandel, Sonoma County '17 *** $ SUPER VALUE
Big powerful zin, loaded with spice, complex flavors and body.
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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