The Van Ruiten Zinfandel is soft, yet structured, and prominently displays flavors of blackberry, blueberry and red cherry, with soft undertones of dark chocolate and tobacco. Barrel flavors of coffee, anise and cedar appear on the generous finish. These hand picked grapes hail from the original vines that John Van Ruiten Sr. planted in 1952.
Slow cooked shredded pork
Zinfandel's jammy fruit and spice match well with the sweet and smoky barbecue notes.
Double charbroiled burger
Zinfandel matches the smoky, charred notes and slightly sweet barbecue sauce.
Zinfandel's fruitiness balances the richness and spice of andouille sausage.
Zinfandel's bold fruit and spice complement smoky, sweet BBQ flavors.
Burger with melted cheese
Zinfandel's ripe fruit and spice match the smoky, grilled notes of a cheeseburger.
Spicy cured meat pizza
Zinfandel's fruit-forward and spicy profile pairs well with the pepperoni's savory and spicy character.