Extremely reliable and very consistent. Ranco Zabaco’s “Heritage” Zinfandel impresses vintage after vintage. It has all the spicy, briary flavors that Zin fans love, without any of the excessive heat and heaviness that critics of the varietal bemoan. And with such a reasonable price tag, it’s a classy red that you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to open.
Rancho Zabaco, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2008
By Paul Lukacs