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Zinfandel – the beauty of age
If you’re looking for character, individuality and real significance, go Zin, from vines planted in another era of American history altogether. A shorter version of this article is published by...
Jancis Robinson
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A wine for all reasons, from $15.99, £14.95, €19.95. This wine is for those who love old vines; those who...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, wine educator Abbie Bennington extols the virtues of Zinfandel. See our...
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A half-century celebration inspired a deep dive into California's grape speciality. A slightly shorter version of this article is published...
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Zinfandel proves its worth, and the longevity of both wines and vines. See also Zinfandel – California's other red. Above...
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No variety offers such a rich diversity of styles as Zinfandel. Sam offers some guidance to finding the styles that...
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A remarkable old-vine, fine wine that combines ageability, collectibility, availability and affordability – and continues to make California history.
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From Canada to Chile and Argentina, Jancis highlights some worthwhile pickings. See this Guide to collecting on a budget.
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California's rich old-vine heritage continues to be under threat. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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26 January 2023 Since ZinEx, a three-day celebration of Zinfandel, kicks off this evening in San Francisco, we’re dedicating our...
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California has come a long way from the jammy monster Zins of the 1980s.
Note to California readers: ZinEX 2023...
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The perfect cheeseburger wine, and multiple other reasons to relish this classic California Zinfandel.
From $14.99, CA$31, £32, HK$295, SG$73...
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Jillian Riley writes: 'I am a sommelier based in Chicago. I was previously a wine director at a downtown hotel...
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'A member of the US Wine Tasting Team, Gwendolyn Alley traveled to the Loire in 2019 to compete in the...
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Miranda McCage writes, 'I'm currently a European Portfolio Consultant with Winebow, in addition to studying for my WSET Diploma. I...
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Rob MacCulloch MW, currently a Hawke's Bay winemaker, explains exactly why Lodi’s old vines need saving. These Zinfandel tree trunks...
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Inter-generational harmony breaks out in Napa and Sonoma. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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