2021 Knoll Haven Winery Lodi, California Zinfandel

If there’s one word that comes to mind when opening a bottle of Zinfandel, it’s “fun.” We’re not talking about “White Zinfandel,” the “blush” wine that tends to be super-sweet. This is red Zinfandel, which is made in a dry style but sometimes comes across as semi-sweet because of its luscious fruit flavors. The fun part? It pairs up perfectly with so many of the foods we love.

Pepperoni pizza has no better pairing partner than Zinfandel. Ditto for barbecued ribs — whether the sauce is sweet or spicy. Food with a bit of spice (not heat) is tailor-made for Zinfandel because Zin itself exhibits a kiss of alluring spice.

With this California Zinfandel from Knoll Haven, you can expect to experience fruit impressions ranging from blackberry to cherry to plum, kissed with notes of black pepper and cinnamon. Whether you’re firing up the grill or ordering from your favorite pizza purveyor, Knoll Haven Zinfandel will complete the meal with pizazz.