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The Week in Zinfandel (11/23/15)

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 Oak Farm’s Contemporary Style Grenache and Indigenous Zinfandel are Perfect for Thanksgiving. From the Vine writes Lodi Native Shows off Region’s…

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The Week in Zinfandel (11/16/15)

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 of the Sacramento Bee writes This Thanksgiving set the Table with Zinfandel. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes Appreciating Endangered Ancient Vines During National Zinfandel…

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The Week in Zinfandel (11/9/15)

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! Wine Enthusiast writes Why you should Pour Zinfandel this Thanksgiving. Vinography reviews the 2011 Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes Why…

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The Week in Zinfandel (11/2/15)

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 1907 Lodi Celebrated Grapes Like No Other American City Never-Ever Has. Paso Robles Wineries writes Toast to Paderewski Fest with…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2013 Navarro Vineyards Zinfandel – Bottle Notes

Located in the Anderson Valley, Navarro Vineyards has been producing exceptional, fairly-priced wines since 1974. The winery is best known for its range of Pinot Noirs, including the showstopper Deep End Blend (available through futures). They also produce an age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon a delicious Zinfandel and their whites are noteworthy with a one-of-a-kind Riesling, Gewurztaminer and Muscat Blanc. Crimson in color.…

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The Week in Zinfandel (10/26/15)

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 Lodi’s Fascinating History as a Johnny-Come-Lately Wine Region. The Grape Girls write Zinsanity: A Wild Walk with Zinfandel. Cheap Wine Finder…

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The Week in Zinfandel (10/19/15)

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 Victor Vineyards, Lodi’s Latest Award Winning Producer. Terroirist interviews Richie Allen, Winemaker at Rombauer Vineyards. Shanken News Daily writes Don Sebastiani…

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The Week in Zinfandel (10/5/15)

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 Top Elk Grove Chef Finds Love at First Sip in Lodi. le News writes Zinfandel or Primitivo? It’s the Same! Find…

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The Week in Zinfandel (9/28/15)

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! Reverse Wine Snob reviews the 2011 Murphy-Goode Liars Dice Zinfandel. Food & Wine writes William Shatner’s New Wine Enterprise. Jetsetting Fashionista writes about St. Francis Winery &…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2011 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile – Bottle Notes

Turley Wine Cellars was founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and specializes in small lots of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from some of California’s most historic and treasured vineyards. Turley now makes 28 separate wines from 35 different vineyards, some with vines that date back to the late 1800’s. Tegan Passalacqua is the Director of Winemaking at Turley and has been…

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