From one of California’s best known Zinfandel producers, this wine’s strong suit is its abundance of chocolaty and blackberry jam notes. Hillside’s downside is that it seems slightly thin on the palate and a little hot and astringent on the finish, but I doubt that you’ll regret shelling out a comparatively reasonable $13 for a tasty red wine that will shine with burgers or grilled chicken.
Sobon Estate, California (United States) Zinfandel 2010
By Marguerite Thomas