This full-bodied red rolls in with dark waves of black cherry and blackberry, then clears to a silky swirl of vanilla and a lingering whisper of smoke, like the charged air after a summer squall. Dry, bold, and unapologetically rich, it captures everything that makes Zinfandel California's most daring grape: big fruit, big spice, and a personality that refuses to be tamed. Pair it with sticky barbecue ribs, a peppercorn-crusted ribeye, or a chicken tikka masala. Even a platter of fire-roasted vegetables holds its own against this bold pour.