Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of purple plum preserves and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! The wine is named for the gnarled 35-80 year old vines from which the grapes are sources: these vines produce fewer, but more richly flavoured fruit. Produced by Delicato Family Vineyards. Drink: 2016-2020. 460659 14.50% D 1000 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value Red. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Decoy Zinfandel 2015, Sonoma County, California, United States: Luscious, juicy and generous with rich aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and blueberries. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats.  Finishes with black raspberry and some pepper. This is a blockbuster wine but it doesn't overwhelm your palate, senses or food. Try it with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2021. 327502 13.90% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 91/100. July 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review