Zinfandel: Stories from Sonoma County Video Released!
Sonoma County Zinfandel producers from Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Moon Mountain, Rockpile, Russian River Valley and Sonoma Valley showcased the classic character of Zinfandel under a tent on the beautiful great lawn at Cline Cellars in Sonoma during a sublime summer afternoon. Each of these appellations has a distinctive climate and geography that directly […]
Zinfandel Stories Southern California – Roots Run Deep
While you may not think of Southern California as a vibrant grape growing region, Zinfandel roots run deep in this arid landscape. The history of grape growing in California began in Southern California and for a time, Zinfandel was one of the most planted varietals in the region. Pockets of Zinfandel vineyards still thrive in […]
Just Released! Zinfandel Stories: Sierra Foothills video is here.
A Sunday spring afternoon brought out over 250 Zinfandel loving wine tasters to explore the Sierra Foothills appellations. ZAP is proud we brought these diverse appellations together that comprise one of the largest wine growing regions in the state. On hand were winemakers from Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties who poured their […]
Zinfandel Stories Paso Robles Video is Released!
The second regional video from ZAP was recently unveiled when a group of almost 50 wine enthusiasts gathered on a stormy Saturday morning in a cozy barn at Proulx Winery on the Westside of Paso Robles for an exhilarating exploration of themed flights as part of their Zinfandel Festival weekend. We tasted wines from iconic […]
ZAP Launches Zinfandel Stories Mendocino Video!
We’re excited to share the first of nine regional videos that will be released during 2018 as part of ZAP’s CDFA Specialty Crop Grant and regional events around California. The Mendocino video was previewed in Ukiah last week at the Mendocino Winegrowers & ZAP Technical Tasting to rave reviews. From highlighting the growing conditions in […]
7 Reasons to Love California Zinfandel
1. Wide Range. Zinfandel is planted in virtually all of California’s grape growing areas, and in the widest variety of soils, topography, and climates. Zinfandel is the most terroir-driven wine because it expresses the essence of where it’s grown. 2. Right Place, Right Time. While the Zinfandel grape has European origins in Croatia, its wine […]
