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 […]
Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards Video Series – Paper Street in Paso Robles
We are launching the first clip from our Legendary Vineyard Series with a virtual trip to Paso Robles. This video tells the story of the Dusi family with three generations of Zinfandel grape growing history in the region. Their legacy is looking to the future, now that they have embarked on a new vineyard and […]
Growing a Legend
ZAP has spent much of the last year visiting and filming many of California’s Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards. The vineyards featured in these videos each have a distinct story to tell. Each of these vineyards is still growing exceptional grapes because of factors that include location, soil type, grape mix and access to good winemaking. But, by […]
Legends of Paso Robles
It is said so often that it has lost its meaning: “All great wines are made in the vineyard.” But while most clichés have at least some truth to them, this dictum seems to be basically wholly accepted in the wine world. And it is particularly true when it comes to Zinfandel, often referred to […]
A Message from Duane Dappen, ZAP Board President
Hello ZAP Advocates, As we move into 2020, it is hard to believe that ZAP is almost in its 30th year! ZAP was started in 1991 to educate wine lovers about Zinfandel. We have worked hard during those 30 years to help our advocates to love Zinfandel even more, to help media members, both print […]
Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards Video Release
Legendary Vineyards Teaser from Zinfandel Advocates & Producers on Vimeo. The launch of our Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards video series is here! Thanks to our Specialty Crop Grant from CDFA, we are sharing this inspiring view of California’s Zinfandel landscape. These precious vineyards, which represent the perfect marriage of genetic material and environment, are creating wines […]
Updates on Sonoma County – So Grateful to First Responders
Thanks to the unbelievably courageous efforts from the thousands of fire fighters and first responders, the Sonoma County Kincade fire is being contained and residents are returning to their homes and businesses. Thankfully, no lives have been lost. The town of Windsor was saved! One casualty of the Kincade fire has been the historic […]
WHY ARE SPECIALTY CROPS IMPORTANT TO ZINFANDEL?
Trick question—Zinfandel IS a specialty crop! Dairy products, grapes and almonds are all considered specialty crops and play a significant role in the California’s leading agricultural output. Dairy products are at the top of the list of farm receipts at $6.37 billion in 2018, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Grapes […]
Excellent Zinfandel Begins with Legendary Vineyards
We are excited to launch our new Legendary Vineyards blog series! These fascinating stories are made possible through the help of our CDFA Specialty Crop grant to support the recognition and preservation of these cherished vineyards grown throughout California. Our first author, contributor for the The Daily Meal and Snooth, Gabe Sasso has a long, […]
