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The California wine country’s warm, easygoing weather gives Zinfandel a jammy, juicy fruitiness (except when it’s made into dull, lightly sweet white Zinfandel). Typically high in both alcohol and flavor—boysenberries with a touch of brambly spiciness—Zinfandel is the perfect cookout wine, great with grilled burgers, sausages or chicken, or even chips and dip.

Intense, Fruity Zinfandel

Top Bottles

• Seghesio Sonoma (California)
• Rancho Zabaco Sonoma Heritage Vines (California)
• St. Francis Old Vines (California)
• Green & Red Vineyard Chiles Canyon (California)

Recipe Pairings

• Baby Burgers with Angry Onions
• Beef Chili with Beans
• Chinese-Style Ribs with Guava Barbecue Sauce
• Crispy Deep-Fried Ribs
• Curried Pork and Squash
• Duck Breasts with Tamarind Sauce and Pickled Daikon Salad
• Grilled Chicken Thighs
• Honey-Mustard Chicken
• Red Chili Burgers
• Roasted Leg of Goat Stuffed with Swiss Chard and Lime Pickle
• Sticky Barbecued Beef Ribs
• Tunisian Spice-Roasted Chicken

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The latest red wine news and recommendations from senior wine editor Ray Isle’s Tasting Room.

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• 50 Wines You Can Always Trust
• Routes du Zin

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