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The 2016 Zinfandel Chronicles Power Rankings

Welcome to the 5th, annual installment, of the Zinfandel Chronicles Power Rankings. The intent behind the list is to rank wineries based on the buzz and excitement they create in the wine collecting crowd. The rankings are entirely subjective based on my observations on sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Wine Spectator, Wine Berserkers, WineBid and Cellartracker. Factors such as demand…

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The Week in Zinfandel (8/1/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! The Wines of Lodi, CA writes In Lodi, Christmas Comes in July. Rockin Red Blog writes Going Hardcore Carnivore with Troon Wines. Natalie MacLean writes Is Zinfandel…

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The Week in Zinfandel (7/25/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Wines & Vines writes California Crop Forecast: 4 Million Tons. Wine Folly writes Tracing the Roots of California’s Heritage Vines. Record-Bee writes Red Wine and Summertime. Now…

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The Week in Zinfandel (7/18/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Wines & Vines Barefoot Tramples Other Top Wine Brands. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes The Fine Summer Art of Enjoying Red Wine with Fish. Food &…

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The Week in Zinfandel (7/11/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Joe Roberts writes Grilling and Grapes. Dan Berger writes The Secret Charm of Carignane. Virginia Boone writes Sultry Zinfandels for Summer. Decanter writes “It’s Been Great”: Paul…

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The Week in Zinfandel (7/4/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Traveling Wine Chick writes Lodi: Beyond the Zinfandel. Ken’s Wine Guide reviews the 2014 Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Heritage Vines. Vinography writes Chillin’ Out in Coombsville, Napa’s…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/27/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Terroirist writes Wine Reviews: California Zinfandel. Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine writes The Remarkable Contributions of Paul Draper. Peg Melnik writes Five Tasty Zins to Uncork on…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/20/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Rockin Red Blog writes The Experimental Nature of Lodi Makes Wine Fun. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes What Happens When a Pinot Noir Specialist Crafts Ancient…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/13/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Now and Zin Wine reviews the 2013 Edmeades Zinfandel Shamrock Vineyard. Finding Our Way Now writes Twisted Roots Winery Zinfandel. The Daily Meal writes 15 Red Wines…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/6/16)

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Tim Fish writes 2013 Zins: The Good, the Great and the Yummy. Miami Herald writes Brambly Red Zinfandel Perfect for Summer Grilling. Wine Spectator writes E &…

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