Legendary Zinfandel – Tasting a Site
by Mary Cessler of Vindulge “What makes a single vineyard special is that it expresses a personality. If you’re willing to play nicely with [the vineyard], it will show you that personality.” – Julianna Martinelli Almost any winemaker will tell you that site matters in the production of a great bottle of wine. But wine […]
Legendary Vineyards Video Series: Maple
The history of wine grape growing in Dry Creek Valley dates back over 140 years and includes more than 9,000 vineyard acres. The region is best known for its celebrated Zinfandel with family farms dominating the tight-knit agricultural community. Explore a Dry Creek Valley treasure in our latest Legendary Vineyard video, featuring the Maple Vineyard. […]
Legendary Vineyards Video Series: Monte Rosso
Towering above the Sonoma Valley is a Legend of Legends. Who better to introduce our latest Legendary Zinfandel Vineyard than its caretaker, Brenae Royal. Learn why enjoying a Monte Rosso Zinfandel is like having a glass of history. Stay tuned as we release more clips that feature individual vineyards in the coming months. It’s time […]
Legendary Video Series: Ueberroth Vineyard
What is more legendary than a mix of mysterious past, a magically perfect location and a partnership with an iconic brand? Take a minute to discover Ueberroth Vineyard – this truly Legendary Vineyard is the latest in our virtual tour of Paso Robles. Larry Turley talks history, location and business while introducing us to this […]
Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards of the Contra Costa County AVA
The East Bay area is known as the suburbs of the city of San Francisco (in fact, the phrase contra costa means “across coast” in Spanish). The BART takes tourists and commuters all the way from SFO to Oakland, to northern East Bay cities like Richmond, southern Bay Area cities like San Jose (as of […]
ZAP Grieves the Passing of Our Treasurer, Bruce Walker, Co-Owner of Starry Night Winery
I got word over the weekend that our Board Treasurer, Bruce Walker had died suddenly. He was 64 years old and is survived by his brother, Glenn. He had lived in San Rafael since college, but in the last year or so had moved to Sonoma with his loveable dogs. Bruce was Treasurer of ZAP […]
Legendary Vineyards Video Series – Bedrock
Defining a “legend” can be a difficult feat, but there is one thing for sure: legends are timeless—their contributions will long outlive them and they are immortalized for greatness. Legends create a long-lasting effect and we honor them. Without further ado, we are pleased to present the next in our “Growing a Legend” video […]
Limerick Lane partners with ZAP!
Limerick Lane Winery Launches “We Care” Campaign Sonoma County Based Estate Vineyard Dedicates 50% of Sales to National and Regional Charity Partners With the cancellations of events, festivals, fundraisers and charity auctions, Limerick Lane wanted to still be able to support their extended friends and family and the causes close to all of us: […]
Legendary Vineyards Video Series – D-Block
The next clip from our Legendary Vineyard Series is here, continuing our virtual trip to Paso Robles. This video tells the story of the Peachy Canyon Winery’s D-block. While these vines have only been in the ground for a decade, this is a legendary vineyard that’s got a pedigree dating back to vineyards planted in […]
Shelter in Place with Wine
Hello Zinfandel Advocates and Producers, All of us at ZAP are hoping everyone is safe and healthy during the time of Sheltering in Place. Please stay safe. We look forward to seeing you all again. Today we started our 2020 Online Auction. There are chances to buy Zinfandel wines and experiences to attend, once we […]
