Zinfandel

Wine and Wild: Where Nature Meets the Glass

Wine and Wild: Where Nature Meets the Glass

The world’s best wine regions are also its most breathtaking landscapes. From towering sequoias to roaring waterfalls, these 8 destinations pair vino with adventure in ways that will redefine your palate and your perspective. Imagine sipping a rich Zinfandel while scaling granite cliffs or toasting to Pinot Noir as thunderous rapids crash nearby. These are not just wine trips—they’re immersive experiences where the earth itself becomes part of the pour. The Sierra Foothills offers a rugged blend of rock climbing and old-world vineyards. Here, the 19th-century gold rush left behind not just riches but centuries-old Italian and Spanish vines. After…
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Primitivo vs. Zin: The Grape That Changed Its Name

Primitivo vs. Zin: The Grape That Changed Its Name

Consider this your morning briefing: Italian Primitivo and California Zinfandel are two faces of the same grape—yet their identities have diverged wildly. The same Tribidrag that once thrived in Croatia now lives as Primitivo in Puglia and Zinfandel in the U.S. What does that mean for your glass? The answer lies in terroir, climate, and the art of naming. Primitivo’s reputation as a bold, dark-fruited red is well-earned. From Puglia’s Salento subregion, this wine delivers ripe blackberry, brown sugar, and baking spices wrapped in velvety tannins. Coastal winds here temper the heat, slowing grape ripening and dialing back alcohol levels—a…
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