Inky, robust, peppery, and floral: this is Zinfandel. Cookout season is now officially upon us, and Zin is easily one of the best reds for BBQ, especially ribs.

We’ll also taste the origin grape, Primitivo, hailing from Puglia in southern Italy.

Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel (Dry Creek, Sonoma Co.)

Turley Buck Cobb Zinfandel (Amador Co.)

Autre Monde Columbia Gorge Zinfandel (WA)

Cantele Primitivo (Puglia)

Masserina Surani Primitivo (Puglia)

$22/person. No reservations needed.