Angel Vine owners Ed and Laureen Fus moved their family to Oregon in 1997 to pursue their dream of farming a vineyard. The Three Angels Vineyard (named after Laureen and their two daughters) is located in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills and produces Pinot Noir used by several local wineries. Ed eventually decided to make his own wine focusing on single vineyard…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Ken’s Wine Guide reviews the 2014 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Old Vine. Terroirist writes Weekly Interview: Ryan Prichard. Randy Caparoso writes McCay Cellars Releases First Rous Vineyard…
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Rhone Valley, was founded in 1898 by Hippolyte Brunier. Located on the highest terrace of the appellation, the domaine was named for an 18th century telegraph relay tower located nearby. Today the 173-acre domaine is run by Daniel and Frederic Brunier, the great grandsons of the founder. Vieux Télégraphe is one of…
Rochioli is one of the true pioneers in Russian River Valley, with a winemaking history dating back to the the late 1950′s. In 1987 Rochioli released their first estate wine, the 1985 Rochioli Pinot Noir. Although best known for their world class Pinot Noir, Rochioli also produces remarkable Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Three Corner Vineyard is a small triangle shaped…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Vinography reviews the 2014 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs. Wine Folly writes 4 US Wine Trips for Adventurers. Randy Caparoso writes Our Favorite Lodi Wine Country Images of…
Welcome to the first installment of The Week in Zinfandel for 2018. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! ENOFYLZ Wine Blog writes The Singular Beauty of California Field Blends. David Honig reviews the 2015 Ridge Zinfandel East Bench. Esther Mobley writes Winemakers to…
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The January Zinfandel of the Month is the 2011 Hartford Family Zinfandel Russian River Valley Old Vine. Hartford…
Cayuse was founded in 1997 by Christophe Baron, a native of France who grew up in family of winemakers in Champagne. Baron studied viticulture in Burgundy and Champagne, and had ambitions to make Pinot Noir in Oregon. However, on a visit to Walla Walla he found property that he believed would be perfect for growing grapes and decided to purchase…
Reynvaan Family Vineyards is a small family owned winery started by Mike and Gale Reynvaan in May of 2004 in Walla Walla, Washington. They initially purchased a 37 acre parcel of land on Cottonwood Road at the base of the Blue Mountains. Their son Matt is the winemaker and Christophe Baron of Cayuse has served as a consultant. Reynvaan Family…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Second Glass Citizen writes Zinfandel: Zin Your Face. Dans Mon Verre reviews the 2012 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs. VinePair writes The Best 50 Wines of 2016. GQ…