The 2014 is a richer style, chewy texture with nice acidity and good balance. The aromas of this wine are dusty cherry, black pepper, plum, oak and vanilla. This wine is chewy, well balance of Zinfandel as well as spicy flavors of black cherry, plum and black pepper. It pairs well with beef especially in a pepper sauce, pork or sausage, Asiago, Canestato, goat cheese, Gouda, Gruyere, Muenster, Pecorino or Piave, basil, oregano, pepper or mild tomato sauces.