Tomorrow, 17 November, is National Zinfandel Day. Not sure who declares such events, but am only too glad to celebrate.
My cookery leans towards Italy and the Mediterranean, with a strong emphasis on cheese, homegrown tomatoes, and olive oil. Zinfandel (and its parent grape Primitivo) are the perfect complement to such dishes.
My all-time favourite is Maccone Primitivo, from Angiuli Donato. Bought a case a couple years ago and have a few bottles left.
The Reverse Wine Snob website has occasional specials that offer good zins at reasonable prices. I just ordered a half-case of Tin Barn Zin, a small production Russian River Valley wine, total cost about $16 a bottle.
Our weekday workhorse wine is Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel, great quality at a bargain price.
Seems like fountain pen geeks might also value good wine. Maybe we should start a wine thread.
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