This consistently good, value-priced Zin always pleases. Nicely balanced, its ripe black fruit flavors are highlighted with notes of raspberries, black pepper, and spice. It’s drinkable on its own and the wine you want with a sausage and mushroom pizza, a great cheeseburger, or a meaty lasagna. It’s available at Trader Joe’s for $9.99 and at BevMo! in SLO for $8.99.
This article appears in May 3-10, 2012.