Ravenswood was founded in 1976 by Joel Peterson. The winery is a pioneer in producing single vineyard Zinfandels from some of Napa and Sonoma’s most treasured vineyards, including Dickerson, Old Hill, Cooke and Belloni. I used to visit Ravenswood in the summer, when they released their single vineyard wines. Back in the day they also served delicious barbecue on the deck out…
Gamba Vineyards was founded in 1999 by Agostino Gamba and his wife Paulette. The Gamba family has been growing grapes in the Russian River Valley going back 6 generations. Starr Road Ranch was planted in 1920 and is situated in the foothills of the Russian River Valley. Purple in color. 15.5% ABV. Sublime nose of jammy red fruits, licorice and…
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The March Zinfandel of the Month is the 2016 Dane Cellars Zinfandel Gopher Run Vineyard. I chose this…
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. Loren Sonkin reviews the 1994 Rabbit Ridge Zinfandel San Lorenzo Reserve. Costco Wine Blog reviews the 2018 Ridge Three Valleys. Randy Caparoso writes Why Consumers Never Needed Experts…
Sky Vineyards, situated on Mt. Veeder, was founded in 1973 by Lore Olds. Lore purchased the property in 1972 and planted the Zinfandel shortly thereafter. The vineyard is dry farmed and for that reason the winery holds the wine back 2-4 years prior to release. Sky also produces a Syrah, Riesling and Rosé. I have heard of Sky Vineyards over…
Hartford Family Winery was founded in 1994 as a result of Don and Jennifer Hartford’s appreciation for the wines, the people, and the unique vineyards near their Russian River Valley home. Located in the Sonoma County town of Forestville, the winery is about 15 miles from the cool Pacific Coast. Jeff Stewart is the Hartford Family Winemaker. Purple in color.…
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. The Nittany Epicurean review the 2018 Pedroncelli Winery Zinfandel Bushnell Vineyard. Grape Collective writes Open that Bottle Night: It’s Time for that Turley. Russ Winton writes Lodi Zinfandel…
Dane Cellars was founded by Bart Hansen in 2007. Bart had previously worked at Kenwood as a Cellarmaster and Benziger as part of the winemaking team. Dane Cellars is named for Bart’s son. Dane Cellars makes a variety of wines including several single vineyard Zins, a Chenin Blanc and a Cabernet Sauvignon. Bart recently sent me some of his new…
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. The Nittany Epicurean reviews the 2018 Pellegrini Zinfandel Alexander Valley. Randy Caparoso writes The Dangers of COVID-19 to Serious Wine Lovers. Wine Enthusiast writes How an Ancient Croatian…
Bedrock Wine Co. was founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson in 2007 and focuses on small production wines from many of California’ s most treasured and historic vineyards. The lineup of wines at Bedrock is expanding rapidly, but I think the best of the best are the ancient vineyard Zinfandels, Morgan is clearly passionate about. Schmiedt Road Zinfandel is a blend of…