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Scotto Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2008

September 12, 2011
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If one was to vastly simplify the wine production of Americans for a non-wine-savvy friend, it might go something like the following: It’s all made in California. Their whites are mainly dull, but they do a good, buttery Chardonnay. Their reds are overly fruity and unsubtle. The pricier produce does best when it imitates French wine styles. [...]

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Ravenswood Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2005

December 1, 2010
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Joel Peterson is known as “The Godfather of Zin” because of the work he has done exclusively with the grape variety and he has been instrumental in making it what it is today. A clinical microbiologist by day, Joel, who inherited an interest in wine from his father, spent much of his spare time dabbling [...]

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Zinfandel

June 2, 2009
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Archaeologists believe that the original vine Vitis vinifera has existed since around 6000 BC, and the process of turning its fruit into wine was discovered shortly after. Winemaking fever quickly spread across the Mediterranean. At one point in history, Croatia grew several indigenous varieties that are now thought to be related to Zinfandel, which was [...]

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Delicato Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2006

January 21, 2009
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Second wine in the Twitter Taste Live event. 80% Zinfandel, 17% Petite Sirah, 3% various red varietals. From Delicato Family Vineyards. I thought: It’s a fantastic colour. Warm and Spicy. Can’t make up my mind on this one overall though. Maybe better to eat something with it. Others said: cinnamon, light, berries, warm Available from [...]

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