If you love Zinfandel, you can't go wrong with this wine........

If I had to choose a favorite varietal right here and now, I would say Zinfandel. To me, its the perfect blend of fruit, spice and texture.

One of my current favorites is Saldo. It is a simple bottle with a very unique label.

The word "Saldo" is Spanish and it mainly refers to "balance on hand," and sometimes it can also be interpreted "from here and there."

Although the label may come across as minimal, the wine is anything but. Saldo is made by David Phinney, founder and wine maker of Orin Swift Wine Makers and The Prisoner. Many of you may have heard of The Prisoner wine, currently a "must have" to drink in the wine world. It is a great red as well, but more expensive than many may want to pay.

Then we get to Saldo - where you get the best "cherry-picked" and "legendary"grapes with half the cost. You can find Saldo anywhere from $20-$30 in a local wine shop but most likely not the grocery store.

With its dark fruity aromas and complex taste, be sure to buy and savor this wine for a special night. Wine Momma gives it a solid TWO on the Wine Momma Wine Review Scale, both for its taste and its affordable pricing for the value.

Cheers!