Zinfandel

 

Name of varietal: Zinfandel
 
Common synonyms: Primitivo, Crljenak Kaštelanski (Croatia, believed to be its root), White Zinfandel, Zin, Blush, Zinfendal
 
Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is likely the same grape as Zinfandel. In 2002, DNA testing proved that California Zinfandel has the same genetic structure as the Croatian Crljenak Kastelanski, which is likely its origin.
 
History of the grape: Zinfandel was originally brought over to the US from the Imperial Austrian plant collection by horticulturalist George Gibbs in 1820. There are records of a Boston, Massachusetts nursery selling “Zinfandal” vines for sale in the 1830s. During this time it had become a popular table grape in the Northeast. In the 1840s, it was transported to California during the Gold Rush. It became an abundant crop due to the ease in which it’s grown, requiring minimal pruning and no Read more

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  • Actually just now seeing the wine bottle pics...to say this tasting was "up your alley" would be a gross understatement!

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  • Very nice, thanks for posting and for all the pics. Makes me want to grab a Bedrock Heirloom for dinner tonight.

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  • Wish I would have snapped photos of all the wines. We had a slew of whites as well from Bedrock and Carlisle. Also there was some 2001 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zin that was my WOTN. Just a great time.

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  • Very interesting, OT.  The pictures and the narrative information that you added are terrific.  It looked like an ordinary, typical day in paradise.  The tidbit about the Lenoir (and, yes, those leaves do seem to be unusually shaped) juice beeing used in the... Read more

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  • Had the pleasure of atending the 2nd annual Historic Vineyard Society Vineyard ... is a classic field blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, Cabernet, Carignane, Petite Sirah and over 30 other varieties.Farmer Will - Will Bucklin, Owner/Farmer of Old Hill RanchThis ranch has been dry farmed... Read more

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  • Beaulieu Vineyard Zinfandel Coastal Estates 2010

    Snoothrank: Starting at $8.99

    Upon opening had a very strong aroma of what reminded me of mixed berry jam ... I'm usually not a very big Zinfandel fan but this was very good and I will definitely be buying another bottle or two. It also paired very well a hardy macaroni & beef casserole, and blueberry mousse cake.

    Wine review by Casey84


  • Michael and David Phillips Earthquake Zinfandel Lodi 2010

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    Contained fruitbomb that is oaky and decadent, this goes great with baby back ribs

    Wine review by aronowm2


  • Weinstock Cellars California Red By W 2009

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    From 2009. Pleasant, sophisticated aroma is easy to take. It appears to be a ... to be a blend of shiraz, zinfandel, and black muscat. It is sugary and almost sherry-like, with a good amount of citrus and black cherry flavor. This is a good choice if you want an inexpensive... Read more

    Wine review by Slipstream


  • Holy crap, BP wine has dug out another cellar with some pieces of CA wine ... 1 x 750mL -- $25US--Zinfandel1996 Beringer Zinfandel North Coast, 3 x 750mL -- $15 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1... Read more

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  • Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Dry Creek Florence Vineyard 2008

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    Pours a deep dark purple color. Lots of dark fruit scents such as prunes, plums and raisins along with some vanilla. Starts off with plenty of sweet plum and raisin flavors hitting the palate. In the middle there is more dark fruit and an undertone of some vanilla and dare I say... Read more

    Wine review by steve16046


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