So Good it's Scary

Klinker Brick Winery “Old Ghost” Zinfandel, Lodi, California
One type of red wine that really gets me in the mood for cooking low and slow on the stove or grill is Zinfandel. The quintessential California red has so much to offer, but is widely misunderstood. Sure it has gobs of fruity ripeness, but it can also have charm and delicacy. The Old ghost Zin has it all! It is broodingly dark and so purply– red it’s almost black. The aromas of oriental spice, blackberry, subtle pepper and rich vanilla oak are eerily complex and integrated. Flavors emerge layer after layer in dense, soft waves of ripe tannin and plush acidity. I recommend grilled chicken with apples, braising short ribs with Chinese 5 spice, smoky Texas barbeque, a Moroccan tagine, or even a grilled pizza with mushrooms and gorgonzola with this one… or even a burger!