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.
Hot sauce chicken wings
Zinfandel's fruitiness and moderate tannins pair well with the bold, spicy flavors of buffalo wings.
Pepperoni pizza
Zinfandel's fruitiness and spice enhance the pepperoni and tomato flavors.
Spicy cured meat pizza
Zinfandel's fruitiness balances the spicy and savory flavors.
Charbroiled cheeseburger
Zinfandel's fruitiness balances the spices and richness of the Famous Star.
Grilled cheese tortilla
Zinfandel pairs well with the smoky and cheesy elements of the dish.
Slow cooked barbecue ribs
Zinfandel's jammy fruit and peppery spice match the sweet and smoky BBQ flavors.