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The Week in Zinfandel (6/19/17)

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! Mike Kettmann writes The Allure of Old Vines on the Central Coast. Vinepair writes White Zinfandel Isn’t Just for your Parents Anymore. Tim Fish writes Summertime and…

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Wines People Love to Hate

There are no shortage of wines that collectors consider polarizing. Pegau for the often noticeable brett. Cayuse for the funky smells that I oh so love. Silver Oak for the dill pickle smell from American oak. Beyond these examples though there is a special pedestal for the most polarizing wines. Literally, the wines that collectors love to hate. The two…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/12/17)

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! Randy Caparoso writes Riaza’s Unorthodox Interpretation of Lodi Grown Fruit. William Kelley writes Freak Hail Storm Hits Napa Valley Vineyards. Peg Melnik writes Five Wines Perfect for…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/5/17)

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! Dan Berger writes A Gem of a Winemaker in Lake County. Reverse Wine Snob writes The Best Zinfandel Under $20. Ridge Wine Blog writes What’s Your Story?…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/29/17)

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! Randy Caparoso writes Challenges and Surprises in “Lodi vs. World” Blind Tasting. Joie de Vivre Blog writes A Beginners Guide to Zinfandel. Red Wine Cats writes Drink…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/22/17)

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! Cliff’s Wine Picks reviews the 2013 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard. Eve Bushman writes Perlis Picks: Elevating Zinfandel 2017. Tim Fish writes At Long Last, Time for…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/15/17)

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! Jancis Robinson writes The Politics of Zin. Wine Enthusiast writes The Best Destinations in Mendocino and Lake County. Randy Caparoso writes How to Taste Wine at Lodi…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/8/17)

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! Mike Dunne writes Beyond Cabernet: Paso Robles Has Lots of Good (if Not Better) Wines. Martin Redmond writes A Taste of Lodi’s Historic Vineyards. Dave Desimone writes…

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An El Gaucho Dining Experience to Remember

This past week marked my 50th birthday, and the culmination of my week-long celebration was dinner at El Gaucho on Saturday. The evening was arranged by my amazing wife Lisa, and included my life-long friend Sean and his equally amazing wife Tracy. El Gaucho, for my money, has always been one of the top steak houses in Seattle. To that end, and…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/1/17)

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! Robin Black writes Day of Lodi Wine and “Roses” Food Pairings. The Nittany Epicurean reviews the 2014 Pedroncelli Winery Mother Clone Zinfandel. Tim Fish writes Ten Plush…

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