Comfort Wines for Comfort Foods

Hearty, filling, and a cinch to whip up even on a busy weeknight, meatloaf is a classic comfort food staple. With its layer of fruity ketchup on top, meatloaf needs an equally bold, fruity wine. Zinfandel is a luscious, rich, jammy red whose fruitiness will pair well with that fruity ketchup layer, yet stand up to the meaty interior with its full body. Try the 2006 Maryhill Zinfandel ($22), a rich, spicy, fruity and warm winter wine.

Recipe:  Classic Meatloaf