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2000 Santa Barbara Winery ZCS ($13). This...

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2000 Santa Barbara Winery ZCS ($13). This imaginative red blend of zinfandel, carignane and sangiovese really rocks. It's an exceptionally lively, medium-bodied wine with the distinctive wild berry and spice flavors of grapes from old vines. There are many fine "field-blend" red wines in California, but this one is truly a cut above. Its fruit and earthy aromas just jump out of the glass, and its lively acidity makes it a promising companion to grilled red meat or pasta in a tomato sauce.

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