2003 Tobin James, French Camp Vineyard, Zinfandel, Paso Robles ($38). Alcohol level: 16.4%. It was a luscious wine.
It gave a powerful dose of red and black fruit on the nose and tongue tip. In the middle we found raspberry jam, spice, and pepper in the complexity; without a trace of tannin, nor any burn from the alky. The finish lingered on and on.
We matched it with Mac (Ziti) & Cheese, and peas; with chocolate cake for dessert. It was a very nice 69th birthday dinner.