Zinfandel

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Hi everyone - Since I first posted here earlier in the year, I've been going to tastings and buying and trying different wines. I'm beginning to be able to discern different tastes, what grapes I like and don't like, etc. I'm posting this here, rather than on the specific Zinfandel forum as I just have general questions.

Compared to when I first started when I drank mostly white wines, I'm finding that I've switched over and prefer reds more now. I've only tried 2-3 different Zinfandels, but I've liked them all. My favorite sofar is one called Tarius, Aldine Vineyard – Mendocino. The others I had by the glass in restaurants and neglected to ask the specific names. Can anyone educate me a bit more about Zinfandels, how long it can age, what foods it goes best with, and maybe give me your favorites or some suggestions as to which names to keep an eye out for? Thanks so much!

Lisa