Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

New Release Zins from Troon Vineyard

Troon Vineyard, established in 1972, is located in the heart of the Applegate Valley AVA, the southernmost appellation in Oregon. Troon was one of the first grape growers in Southern Oregon, and is home to the region’s earliest planting of Zinfandel in 1972. They now grow more than 20 additional varietals on over 40 planted acres. I was fortunate to try some…

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Random Musings

The Week in Zinfandel (6/20/16)

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! Rockin Red Blog writes The Experimental Nature of Lodi Makes Wine Fun. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes What Happens When a Pinot Noir Specialist Crafts Ancient…

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Bottle Notes

New Releases from Troon Vineyard

Troon Vineyard, established in 1972, is located in the heart of the Applegate Valley AVA, the southernmost appellation in Oregon. Troon was one of the first grape growers in Southern Oregon, and is home to the region’s earliest planting of Zinfandel in 1972. They now grow more than 20 additional varietals on over 40 planted acres. I was fortunate to try some…

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