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It is at once the nation’s heritage grape—a survivor of the Gold Rush era—and its most misunderstood varietal. For decades, the market was dominated by monolithic, high-octane bottlings, often jammy and over-extracted, designed to appeal to a palate that equated
For the savvy shopper, the Golden State’s signature grape offers remarkable value—especially when you know where to look. After tasting dozens of bottles across multiple vintages, we’ve narrowed the field to the ten best California Zinfandels that deliver exceptional quality
