I recently (ok – it was a couple of weeks ago) had the pleasure of attending the 2014 ZAP “Zinfandel Experience Trade and Media tasting, which was held at Rock Wall Wine Company. It was my third consecutive year attending the event. It’s hosted by the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (“ZAP”), which billed the event as “All New”…
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Wine of the Week; 2010 Woodenhead Zinfandel Leras Ranches Bertoli
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Woodenhead Zinfandel Leras Ranches Bertoli. The Winery Woodenhead Vintners is owned by Nikolai Stez, and Zina Bower. Nikolai grew up in the…
Wine of the Week; 2009 JC Cellars Iron Hill Zinfandel
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2009 JC Cellars Iron Hill Zinfandel. The Winery JC Cellars (“JCC”) is an award-winning urban winery located in Oakland, CA. Jeff Cohn…
Wine of the Week: 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Old Vines
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Old Vines. Winery Carlisle Winery & Vineyards is a small Sonoma County based winery based in Santa Rosa. According…
Wine of the Week: 2010 Dashe Cellars Todd Brothers Zinfandel
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Dashe Cellars Todd Brothers Zinfandel. The Winery Dashe Cellars, founded by Michael and Ann Dashe in 1996, is an…
Drink Pink….Rosé of the Week: 2012 Broc Cellars White Zinfandel Arrowhead Mtn
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Broc Cellars White Zinfandel Arrowhead Mtn. Broc Cellars is an urban winery located in Berkeley, California. The proprietor is Chris Brockway, who grew up on Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska where…
Wine of the Week: 2010 Carlisle Sonoma Valley “Monte Rosso” Zinfandel
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard. Winery Carlisle Winery & Vineyards is a small Sonoma County based winery based in Santa Rosa….
Wine of the Week: 2011 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Les Enfants Terribles, Heart Arrow Ranch
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2011 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Les Enfants Terribles, Heart Arrow Ranch The Winery Dashe Cellars, founded by Michael and Ann…
Wine of the Week: 2010 Carol Shelton Wines Pinot Noir Larson Vineyard Carneros
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Carol Shelton Wines Pinot Noir Larson Vineyard Carneros. The wine is produced by Carol Shelton’s eponymous winery – a self-described…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Carlisle Russian River Valley “Martinelli Road Vineyard” Zinfandel
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Martinelli Road Vineyard Winery Carlisle Winery & Vineyards is a small Sonoma County based winery based in Santa…