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California Zinfandel!
Once known as California’s “mystery grape” because its origins were unknown, Zinfandel was introduced to California during the Gold Rush sometime between 1852 and 1857.That all changed in 2002, when DNA fingerprinting confirmed that Italy’s Primitivo and Crljenak Kastelanski, an ancient Croatian variety, are genetically identical to the Zinfandel grape.
Today, Zinfandel is the third-leading wine grape variety in California in terms of acreage. It is g
rown in the majority of California’s 58 counties.
2019 Andis ‘Painted Fields’ Old Vine Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills
This Old Vine Zinfandel is sourced from different vineyards throughout the Sierra Foothills AVA region to compose a beautiful, elegant red wine similar to what was likely produced here in the early days before Zinfandel wine became a jammy fruit bomb.
2021 Madman Red Blend, Sonoma County
This blend features Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah, and Petite Verdot. Ripe flavors of ripe cherry, cassis, red licorice, graphite, caramel and warm oak linger.
2021 Bedrock Wine Company Old Vine Zinfandel, California
Spry and briary, this Zinfandel is fun to drink, with lively black cherry, licorice and dried sage flavors, which take on richness and cracked pepper accents toward zesty tannins.
2020 Brady Vineyards Zinfandel, Paso Robles
This Zinfandel is rich and luxurious, featuring deep crimson color and aromas reminiscent of raspberry, and black pepper with subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On tasting, it shows opulent texture, gentle acidity, and savory bramble berry flavors with a hint of velvety oak that lengthens the finish.
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