Category Archives: Zinfandel
A Scientist, a Grape, and a Raven: The Godfather of Zin
Californian Joel Peterson never thought he would be a winemaker. He was born into a family of scientists: his mother was a nuclear chemist, his father a physical chemist, and he became a clinical laboratory scientist. Yet he has his … Continue reading
Filed under American, Wine Events, Zinfandel
California Wine Fair in Montreal
Last week I had the pleasure of practicing my spitting technique while attempting to sample several wines without feeling the effects at the California Wine Fair. And it’s a good thing I did, because there were a lot of big, … Continue reading
Filed under American, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Red Wine, White Wine, Zinfandel
Tasting in Sonoma: Joseph Swan Vineyards
After a day of tasting in Napa, we spent a day in Sonoma, where the vibe was a little more relaxed, especially at our first stop: Joseph Swan Winery . They offer the opportunity to quietly taste some stellar wines … Continue reading
Filed under American, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Winery Visits, Zinfandel
San Francisco Recap
Though our time in San Francisco was slightly hampered by the rainy, cold weather, we made out more than well on the food and wine front. On Friday night we went to Foreign Cinema, a really gorgeous space on Mission … Continue reading
Filed under American, Red Wine, Restaurants, Zinfandel
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 2008
I haven’t had a lot of Californian wine in the last year or so, partially because I was living in Europe for almost half the year, and European wine was more readily available and better priced. Since returning to Canada, … Continue reading
