Resisting the temptation to make any food pairing suggestion jokes related to the proprietary name of this wine, I’ll note that this is a full throttle Zinfandel with rustic foothills charm — which means mixed bramble berry fruit, bright fall spice and edgy tannins. Remember that Zinfandel is notorious for uneven ripening, and here the mix of ripeness levels is part of what makes the resulting wine so attractive. Go bold with the meat selection and enjoy some California history.
Newsome Harlow, Calaveras County (California) Zinfandel 2021
By Rich Cook