Alberto Rafanelli, an Italian immigrant, first founded A. Rafanelli Winery in the early 1900’s. It wasn’t until the early 70’s that Alberto’s son, Americo, came out with the present day label and started selling the wine commercially. David and Patty Rafanelli now run the winery and a 4th generation Rafanelli, their daughter Shelly, is the winemaker. The winery is perhaps…
Angel Vine owners Ed and Laureen Fus moved their family to Oregon in 1997 to pursue their dream of farming a vineyard. The Three Angels Vineyard (named after Laureen and their two daughters) is located in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills and produces Pinot Noir used by several local wineries. Ed eventually decided to make his own wine focusing on single vineyard…
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! Finding Our Way Now writes about Perry Creek Winery. Natalie Maclean writes 10 Best Zinfandel Wines to Buy Now. Cliff’s Wine Picks reviews the 2009 Turley Zinfandel…
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 Bella Grace Zinfandel. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes Why Cool Kids are Lovin’ Lodi. Charles Olken writes Why My View…
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! Lodi News-Sentinel writes Creating Bold Zinfandel Sourced from Lodi Grapes. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes about Stama Winery. Toledo Wines and Vines reviews the 2013 Dry…
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! Wineshout writes Hits and Misses at the California Wine Fair. Branching Out…On a Limb reviews the 2012 Paso Creek Zinfandel. Wine Searcher writes Zierfandler Wine. Alder Yarrow…
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! Delectable Blog writes Blind Tasting Zinfandel with Christina Turley. News Press writes Follow Zinfandel’s Long Journey to California. Wine Life Today writes An Introduction to the Zinfandel…
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! Dave McIntyre writes What Defines “Old Vines” Anyway, and Why are they Worth Preserving? The WineCollective Blog writes Zinfandel and Primitivo. Lodi News-Sentinel writes Lodi White Zinfandel…
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 The Original Grandpere Vineyard: Powerful Women, Grapes and Wines. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes Lodi Zinfandel gets some “Pizzaz” from a Sonoma Producer.…
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 Nitty Epicurean reviews the 2012 Angel Vine Les Collines Vineyard Zinfandel. Tampa Wine Woman reviews the 2013 Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel. Wine & Spirits…