Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel

91 points Wine Spectator Ripe and focused, with boysenberry and toffee aromas, offering layered huckleberry, pepper and fresh sage flavors. The tannins sneak in on the finish. Drink now through 2018. (4/ 2013) 89 points Wine Enthusiast This is definitely high in alcohol, with a notable chili pepper burn, but that€™s the winery's style. Without that ripeness, you wouldn€™t have these intense, briary blackberry and mulberry flavors. Notes of chocolate, raisin, anise liqueur and exotic spice provide additional complexity. This is a Zin that needs rich, oily meats and cheeses to balance it out. (2/ 2013)

Zinfandel goes well with "typical American" food such as pizza and burgers, but also hearty enough to pair with red sauces, gamey meats, spicy dishes and asian cuisine.