here's a big, tannic zinfandel from a premier vineyard now owned by gallo. the flavors are bigtime, offering an eruption of blackberries, currants, spiced rum punch, chocolate and licorice. think of it as zinfandel on steroids. calls for equally hefty barbecue, but also has the structure to age interestingly over the next six years, at least.
Toreador Monte Rosso Vineyard