2004 Tobin James, Fatboy, Zindandel, Paso Robles ($48 list). Alcohol level: 16%! As advertised it was fat, big, bold, in your face, and overwhelming. Still, we all loved it. It was not only huge, but remarkably well balanced. We did not notice the alcohol till early bed, but no heat at all.
We popped it with Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. I shared it with Bev, and son-in-law to spread out the horsepower. Daughter took a sip and loved it, but we didn't let her (a non wine drinker) have any more!
Matched very well with our dinner of roast turkey, herb filled corn and chestnut dressing, candied sweet potatoes, sautéed green beans, potato bread, and cranberry sauce. No mere Riesling would have held up to that!!!