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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
From jammy, high-alcohol expressions to more elegant, balanced styles, Zinfandel’s versatility is part of its charm. However, this very sensitivity to its environment makes it a compelling case study in how climate shapes wine quality. As viticultural regions worldwide face