Paso Robles Zinfandel Opolo Vineyards was started by two wine lovers who lived next door to each other in Camarillo, CA. In 1999 Dave Nichols and Rick Quinn produced their first commercial crush under the Opolo label. Their first wines were Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, and Muscat Canelli. Opolo now has 270 acres [...]
2007 Titus Napa Valley Zinfandel A good Napa Valley zinfandel usually costs around $45 to $50. Since we are all watching our pennies, we’ve been enjoying more affordable wines from Paso Robles and Lodi. Well, to my surprise, I found a great Napa Valley zin that I can highly recommend. The Titus Vineyards is a [...]
Four Vines Wines Paso Robles winemaker Christian Tietje is a hedonist. He is passionate about wine: making it, drinking it and bringing people together to enjoy it. A former chef, Chris fell head over heels for old vine Zinfandel, and founded Four Vines in 1990 with a plan to make four “killer zins” from the [...]
Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Dessert Wine An exotic blend of Zinfandel and Syrah, along with an infusion of rich, natural chocolate. Sipped, poured over ice cream or in coffee, it’ a delightful treat! “It’s dark ruby and purple, and the aroma is like creamy cherry chocolate pie. The taste is crazy. It’s a candy bar in [...]
Fritz Winery 2005 Zinfandel, Estate, Dry Creek Valley The Dry Creek area of Sonoma produces some of the best California Zins you can find. Because the weather is more temperate, you don’t get the fruit bombs like the warmer climates of Paso Robles and Lodi produce. The Fritz Zinfandel has bright color with aromas of [...]
5th Annual ZinFest Wine Festival – Lodi Held the third weekend in May, the 3-day ZinFest is the signature tasting event in Lodi Wine. If you like Zin, you’ll love this event! One of our favorites wines served at this event is the 2005 Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel. Sourced from four blocks of Gnekow [...]
