This gutsy, opulent Zinfandel conveys ripe fruit flavors overlaid with spice. The 14.9% stated alcohol explains the grip in the finish. It would be a difficult wine to sip without food, but could easily stand up to serious barbeque or an herb-marinated grilled leg of lamb.
Frei Brothers, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2011
By Michael Apstein