I remembered a thread about Zinfanadels about 2-3 months ago. Dick, you mentioned (notice the comma is in the correct spot ;-) that Ravenswood Vitners Blend was one of your favourites.
Well, it finally came to Canada and I bought it today (with reservations cause I'm a CAB fan. I had it with chili tonight. It is very good. The bottle did say good with spicy food so I added more hot sauce. Wine stood up very well to all the heat.
Now it was IMHO only medium bodied compared to the type of reds that if you put a knife in it will almost stand up on it's own, but I was as good as you mentioned way back when.
Ok I'm done. I "hear" my wife wondering where I am. Better get back to my guests.
Bye
Larry Stumpf, S. Ontario, Canada