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The Week in Zinfandel (7/19/21)

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. Randy Caparoso writes Grapevines Adopting July’s Reproductive Strategy (i.e. Veraison). Ridge Wine Blog writes Mancini Ranch: 16 Acres of Old Vines in the Heart of Russian River Valley.…

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The Week in Zinfandel (7/12/21)

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. Dallas Wine Chick writes California Regionality of the Zinfandel Grape. Paul Draper writes “Ingredient Labeling: A Look Back” by Paul Draper. Spawinefood writes Zinfandel, Primitivo, Crljenak Kastelanski, and…

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The Week in Zinfandel (7/5/21)

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. Randy Caparoso writes Oak Barrels, Part 3 – French and American Silviculture and Oak Seasoning. Stephen McConnell writes Stampede This. Alder Yarrow reviews the 2019 Marietta Cellars “Roman”…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/28/21)

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. Dan Berger writes Varietal Confusion. Esther Mobley writes This Napa Rose Proves That Dark-Pink Wine doesn’t have to be Sweet and Gross. Dan Dawson writes An Independence Day…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/21/21)

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. Kathleen Reynolds writes Red Thread Makes Connections. Reverse Wine Snob writes Rabble Zinfandel – One Good Zin. Alder Yarrow writes Tasting California’s Ancient Vines: Lodi’s Heritage Vineyards. Tim…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/14/21)

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. Ken’s Wine Guide reviews the 2018 Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vine. Ridge Wine Blog writes Ridge, Seghesio & the San Lorenzo Vineyard. Sonoma Magazine writes 5 Sonoma…

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The Week in Zinfandel (6/7/21)

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. Matt Kettmann writes The Next Generation of Vintners Reviving Los Angeles’ Wine Heritage. Now and Zin Wine reviews the 2019 Cameron Hughes Zinfandel Lot 811 Lodi. Virginie Boone…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/31/21)

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. Joe Roberts reviews the 2018 Dutton-Goldfield Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel. Ken’s Wine Guide reviews the 2018 V Sattui Zinfandel Ramazzotti Vineyard. Loren Sonkin reviews the 2019 Carlisle Zinfandel…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/24/21)

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. Dan Dawson writes The Perfect Wine for the Perfect Burger. Zinfandel Trail writes Paso Perfect. Wine Spectator writes Sonoma Winemaker Dies in Car Crash. Kaj Stromer writes Ridge…

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The Week in Zinfandel (5/17/21)

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. Tim Fish writes On the Bright Side. Alder Yarrow reviews the 2018 Mettler Family Vineyards “Epicenter – Old Vine” Zinfandel. Now and Zin Wine writes Primitivo di Manduria…

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