Zinfandel 101 – From Vineyard to Barrel
The After-Harvest Process for Zinfandel: From Vineyard to Barrel The magic of Zinfandel begins in the vineyard, but it’s what happens after the grapes are harvested that defines the rich, bold characteristics that lovers of this varietal crave. The after-harvest process for Zinfandel is an intricate journey from grape to barrel, and each step plays […]
At 2024 ZinEX – It is Clear that Zinfandel has Grown Up!
At 2024 ZinEX, it is clear that California Zinfandel has finally grown up There is undoubtedly no organization that has done more for a single varietal category than Zinfandel Advocates & Producers, a.k.a. ZAP. When ZAP started back in the early 1990s, Zinfandel was on the ropes. Many of the bigger, higher profile brands were […]
Zinfandel: An Expose by Gerald Boyd On Wine
AUGUST 2023 Zinfandel Gerald Boyd On Wine In the early 1970s, when I was trying to get my head around wine, Zinfandel was the first California red wine that got my full attention. Burgundy was my first love, but when I tasted my first Zin, a whole new taste experience opened up. Ridge Vineyards was […]
ZAP Executive Director Nominated for 2023 Old Vine Hero Award
Rebecca Robinson, Executive Director of Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) has been short-listed as a nominee by the international Old Vine Conference to receive the organization’s Old Vine Hero Award. The Old Vine Conference is a U.K. based non-profit organization that was co-founded in 2021 by noted wine professionals Leo Austin, Sarah Abbott MW, […]
8 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 is grown. 2. Right Place, Right Time. Zinfandel is a wine story uniquely Californian, making its way […]
15 Sonoma Wineries to Visit if You Love Zinfandel
Check out this article from Sonoma Magazine and explore Sonoma County Zinfandel. These wineries offer a great introduction to Sonoma County’s superb zins.
ZAP Introduces New “Wine Club” Benefit
In the mid 1990’s, ZAP and UC Davis partnered to create greater diversity for growers and winemakers to expand the quality of offerings of Zinfandel plants. The Zinfandel Heritage Vineyard Project has been a fruitful collaboration, and for many years membership at ZAP has included access to the exclusive Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel. These Zinfandels, not available […]
A Celebration of National Zinfandel Day
If you are on social media, especially Instagram, and you’re a wine lover, you might be aware of the various wine holidays (like National Zinfandel Day) that seem to pop up sporadically throughout the year. Look no further than National Drink Wine Day, International Wine Day, or National Wine Day, if you want to enjoy […]
The Social Zinstancing Experience was a success!
Did you miss the very first Virtual ZinEX? Not to worry – we have the recorded sessions available for you to view whenever you like. You can also access the wineries’ Virtual Booths along with their special offers until February 15 by clicking HERE. So grab a glass, fill it with some Zin and get […]
A Safe and Healthy tour of Dry Creek
It’s a clear, beautiful morning and my boyfriend and I are headed North on the 101, towards Dry Creek Valley. For the first time in weeks we can see a crisp blue sky, and this is something we know to be thankful for: just a few weeks prior, this area was closed and under […]
