The Zinfandel Stompers play “Dallas Blues” on August 24, 2008 at the South Bay Traditional Jazz Society in Sunnyvale CA.
Musicians are:
Leader Jim O’Briant tuba, Don Abel cornet, Rick Siverson alto and bass saxes, Howard Miyata British baritone horn and trombone, and Pat Dutrow banjo.
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A Perfect Pair Zinfandel and Spaetzle. What is spaetzle, you ask!? Find out as Roger and Jason try pairing it with Zinfandel. For the recipes and more visit www.aperfectpair.tv.
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St. Francis Winery’s Artisan Winemaker Heather Munden introduces the 2005 Giovanetti Zinfandel.
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Gary Vaynerchuk tackles four serious red Zinfandel’s today and is excited to share his thoughts, please share yours.
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Move over cabernet, this one is all about California Zinfandel. Among the extremely popular varietals produced by California, Zinfandel is one of the most dominant. Not to be confused with white zinfandel, zinfandel is a fruity red style that can also pack a punch of complexity. Tune in to this weeks episode as Brian compares two distinctly different zinfandels from California.
Tasted in todays episode are the Benson Ferry Vineyards 2006 95240 Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel and the M. Cosentino 2005 Zinfandel Cigarzin.
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Gary Vaynerchuk is sky high after a huge Jets wine and his beard is getting thicker and thicker as he tries 6 California Zinfandels BLIND right before Thanksgiving.
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Wine Country Host, Joel Reese sings the praises of Leonesse Cellar’s 2006 Zinfandel at the Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula Valley, Southern California Wine Country
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2007 Sonoma Zinfandel
Our family roots are firmly planted in Zinfandel as our Great-Grandfather, Eduardo Seghesio, first planted Zinfandelon our Alexander Valley Home Ranch in 1895. Today, we share his passion as we farm over 400 acres of estate Zinfandel in the worlds best growing regions for the grape — Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys.
This wine combines sites that have produced Zinfandel for over a century with newer sites that utilize proprietary clones and the most advanced viticultural practices. Vineyard Locations Estate vineyards Home Ranch, River Road, Lone Oak and San Lorenzo in Alexander Valley; Cortina in Dry Creek Valley.
Vintage Characteristics Best Vintage to Date! is the quote from a winemaker who seldom speaks in superlatives. With a drought in the beginning of the season, an abundant crop was set in a tight window yet only about half of the crop made it to maturity. A dry, moderate growing season punctuated by a heat wave in August provided intensely flavored fruit. Vineyard Regime Aggressive hand canopy management was maintained; both a green harvest and veraison thinning were performed to ensure even ripening and to keep crop loads at or below four tons per acre.
Hand-Harvested August 30th October 4th, 2007
Average Brix at Harvest 26
Fermentation Regime 25% hand punch-down in small open-top fermenters; 50% pumpover
fermentation in closed-top stainless steel with delestage; 25%
rotary-tank fermentation; maceration time of ten days
Barrel Regime 11 months in 75% American and 25% French oak
Food Affinities Red sauces, pizza, BBQ, a variety of meats and spicy cuisine
Alcohol 15.5% Release Date September 2008
Winemaker Notes:
Scents of raspberries and blueberries intertwined with briar patch spices
Ripe raspberry and blueberry flavors persist
A hint of creamy oak
A silky and refined texture with a juicy character / juicy acidity
Integrated tannins smooth the finish
Balanced and delicious with 2007 vintage elegance
— Ted Seghesio
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I think Gary has found a new pair and he is thrilled to show you it! Zinfandel’s from California can bring a lot to the table with the right foods!
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Andrea Gori in a blind taste of a Sonoma Zinfandel