Michael Wangbickler on February 10th, 2011

Reprinted from the St. Helena Star: Zinfandel had its day in the spotlight as thousands converged on Fort Mason Center in San Francisco for the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) Grand Tasting on Saturday, Jan. 29. For 20 years, zin fanatics from far and wide have made an annual pilgrimage to taste this archetypal California [...]

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Michael Wangbickler on December 10th, 2010

Reprinted from the St. Helena Star: The winegrape Durif is an interesting specimen. It is a red variety that usually produces tannic wines of deep color, with a spicy-plummy flavor profile. The grape is a cross between Syrah and Peloursin, and originated from the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is primarily grown in California, [...]

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