Scotto Family Cellars – 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel

Scotto Family Cellars – 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel

18

Aug

2016

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The term "Old Vine" is often used in the wine industry.  Grapes used to produce old vine zinfandel wines "should" come from distinctively older vines that are believed to produce superior fruit, when cared for properly, and thus yielding superior wines.So, prepare a hearty soup, a bowl of pasta, or grill some meat to pair ...
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Are You Zin’ing…?!?!

Are You Zin’ing…?!?!

1

Aug

2016

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Genetically speaking, Zinfandel, is the distant TWIN of Primitivo an Italian varietal.  Zinfandel varietal is notorious for ripening unevenly, with both raisined and green berries often appearing within the same cluster. This makes it difficult to calibrate the ideal ripeness level at which to pick the fruit, however, it' ...
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