- Date
- Saturday, Jan 30, 2021 - Sunday, Jan 31, 2021
- Hours
- 1:00 - 4:00pm
- Location
The Tasting
with Meet the Maker Livestream Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31 1-4pm
ZinEX Social Zinstancing provides guests the thrill of discovery and tasting – now from the comfort and safety of your home. Listen to winemakers stories, and check out new faces from remote places. Join us for this live-moderated online tasting spread over two days. Each day will include moderated Meet the Maker sessions featuring participating winemakers or winery principals talking about Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards. In addition, talk directly to the wineries in their virtual booths and take advantage of their latest wine offers.
Register now to receive special offers from wineries!
Meet the Maker Livestream
Join us for these informative and entertaining winemaker chats. Meet the Maker Sessions will be streaming live on the main page of our virtual event. (Schedule available on the Meet the Maker tab – above right) Register now to get the event link. Pricing FREE!
Saturday, January 30
Paso Robles Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards
Moderated by Randy Caparoso
Chronic Cellars – Kip Lorensetti, Winemaker
J. Dusi Wines – Janell Dusi, Owner & Winemaker
Peachy Canyon Winery – Drew Phillips, Assistant Winemaker
Ridge Vineyards – David Gates, Senior Vice-President of Vineyard Operations
North Sonoma Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards
Moderated by Ian Blackburn
BACA Wines – Alison Frichtl, Winemaker
Hartford Family Winery – Jeff Stewart, Winemaker
Martinelli Winery – Courtney Wagoner, Winemaker
Mauritson Wines – Clay Mauritson, Owner & Winemaker
Dry Creek Valley Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards
Moderated by Chris Sawyer
Armida Winery – Brandon Lapides, Winemaker
Dry Creek Vineyard – Tim Bell, Winemaker
Pedroncelli – Montse Reece, Winemaker
Seghesio Family Vineyards – Andy Robinson, Winemaker
Napa Valley Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards
Moderated by Chris Sawyer
Elyse Wines – Josh Peeples, Owner
Leonard Wine Company – Chris Leonard, Owner & Winemaker
Mike & Molly Hendry – Mike Hendry, Owner & Winemaker
Robert Biale Vineyards – Tres Goetting, Winemaker
Zinfandel Vineyards in Italy
Moderated by Sam Kimball
Felline Accademia dei Racemi – Gregory Perrucci
Sunday, January 31
Compare and Contrast Regions
Moderated by Randy Caparoso
Berryessa Gap Vineyards – Nicole Salengo, Winemaker
Lapis Luna – Andrew Nelson, Owner
McCay Cellars – Michael McCay, Owner & Winemaker
Sonoma County Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards
Moderated by Sam Kimball
Bear Flag – Aaron Piotter, Winemaker
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves – Ryan Schmaltz, Winemaker
Miro Cellars – Miro Tcholakov, Owner/Winemaker
St. Francis Winery & Vineyard – Katie Madigan, Winemaker
Appellation Comparisons of Legendary Vineyards
Moderated by Mark Vernon
Calafia Wines – Randle Johnson, Owner & Winemaker
Once & Future – Joel Peterson, Owner & Winemaker
Three Wine Company – Matt Cline, Owner & Winemaker
Women Winemakers
Moderated by Barbara Haimes
Rock Wall Wine Company – Shauna Rosenblum, Winemaker
Selby Wines – Susie Selby, Owner & Winemaker
Storrs Winery – Pamela Storrs, Owner & Winemaker
Tres Sabores – Julie Johnson, Owner & Winemaker
Estate Zinfandels
Moderated by Barbara Haimes
Alexander Valley Vineyards – Kevin Hall, Winemaker
Grgich Hills Estate – Ivo Jeramaz, Winemaker
Trentadue – Miro Tcholakov, Winemaker
Quiviria Vineyards & Winery – Hugh Chappell, Winemaker