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 […]
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 […]
Zinfandel Stories: Bay Area Video Released!
Grape Growing History and the City Coming Together The vibrant Zinfandel wine country of the Bay Area is a contrast of two dynamic, yet distinct stories that come together in their commitment to Zinfandel. The history of Zinfandel grape growing in Contra Costa is a long and illustrious one that today is once again taking […]
Zinfandel Stories: Central Valley New Video!
Creating the Next Generation of Zinfandel Growers California has been blessed with universities that specialize in creating the next generation of great winemakers and vineyardists. Fresno, located in the Central Valley, is home to Fresno State University’s Department of Viticulture & Enology, where each year, over 150 viticulture and enology students take advantage of the […]
ZAP Celebrated National Zinfandel Day in Lodi with New Zinfandel Stories Video!
Lodi was the place to be in November on National Zinfandel Day! ZAP and Lodi Wines co-sponsored a technical workshop at the gorgeous grounds of Oak Farm Vineyards for Zinfandel growers and winemakers. Along the way, Lodi Zinfandels were presented by two panels (one grower and one winemaker) and ZAP’s Lodi regional video was released! […]
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 […]
