The Lodi growing region in California is sometimes a mystery to me since I have yet to travel there to explore all its wonders and its wineries! I DO know that the Lodi region is very well known for growing Zinfandel grapes and producing excellent Zinfandel wines. I know that Lodi also produces about 40% of California’s premium Zinfandel since
Read moreSay “Ciao” to my delicious new friend from the Puglia region of Italy! This is Tenute Rubino Punta Aquila and she is a 2013 Primitivo born and bred in Salento. The Primitivo grape is the equivalent to what we call Zinfandel in the United States and other parts of the world. The grapes are the same but the wine flavors
Read moreSaldo Red Zinfandel is from the “Prisoner” family of wines but THIS Prisoner is now out on good behavior. An amazing wine with a truly arresting flavor. Tonight, there was a “break out” of our wine cellar and we were the beneficiaries of this excellent wine! An enticing blend of several red Zinfandel’s from elite vineyards in Northern California. In
Read moreHere is the perfect Red Zinfandel for all those who love the classic, bold California Zin style. Four Vines Winery are the rock stars of Zinfandel since Zinfandel is practically the only thing they produce! And Paso Robles is the best place to grow a great Zinfandel because it craves the hot, dry climate that this area is known for.
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Wine Splash! 