Martinelli Winery

One of the most endearing things about Zinfandel is it’s sustained starring role in California’s tradition of family farming and having an old country road with your family name on it is solid cred! A prime example in Sonoma County: The Martinelli family has been farming many crops, including Zinfandel, in the Russian River for […]

Macchia

In Italian, “Macchia” means “the spot”.  In the Lodi area, Macchia Winery has been earning a reputation as a spot where discriminating vino buffs can find small lots of high-quality vintages — at some very reasonable prices. The family-owned and operated winery started in the Lodi Appellation in 2001. Winemaking technology has improved dramatically in […]

m2 Wines

At m2, it’s all about the wine. Since 2004 their focus and purpose have been creating dynamic artisan wines from distinctive vineyards in Lodi, the Sierra Foothills, and Napa Valley. The winery at 1376 East Turner Road isn’t particularly fancy. They’re in a warehouse; don’t have a great view, nice landscaping, picnic tables, sculptures or […]

Limerick Lane Cellars

If you’re on a journey through Sonoma County in search of the finest Zinfandel wines, make your way to the refreshing northeastern corner of the Russian River Valley AVA near Healdsburg, where you’ll discover Limerick Lane. Limerick Lane Cellars stands as a family-owned, 53-acre estate nestled in the northeastern reaches of the Russian River Valley […]

Lava Cap Winery

When you make your way northeast of Sacramento into the old gold mining territory in the Sierra Foothills in search of prime Zinfandel, you will definitely want to explore the Apple Hill Growers District of Placerville which has become a formal association of small scale ranchers, farmers and wineries. Among the very best wine estates […]

Kunde Family Winery

Kunde Family Winery is one of the most revered estates in Sonoma Valley. Consumers and winemakers alike long for wines and grapes from these volcanic mountainside vineyards that overlook the entire Sonoma Valley. Having arrived at Kunde, you begin to realize that this is no ordinary wine estate. This is an awesome, sprawling location along […]

Kokomo Winery

Hoosier favorite Zin? If you’re looking to arrange a nice, laid-back, family-owned visit with delicious and affordable wines on your tour through the Dry Creek Valley – the Zinfandel mecca – Kokomo Winery is your easy choice. Situated on the eastern bench of Dry Creek Valley amidst the 120 acres of Timber Crest Farms, Winemaker […]

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