Good to know; the Californian Zinfandel wine with the most ratings on Vivino costs
Winery | DAOU |
|---|---|
Grapes | Zinfandel |
Region | Lodi |
Wine style | Californian Zinfandel |
Alcohol content | 14.9% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It is dark red in color with aromas that are reminiscent of holiday spices, berry pie and cedar. The flavor has ripe fruit with a background of nutmeg and pepper with tannins that are moderate and ripe |
Zinfandel has flourished in California since the mid-1800s, when it hitched a ride from Boston, Massachusetts with Frederick Macondray, a sea captain, banker, and avid greenhouse gardener. The grape caught on quickly because it was both easy to grow and could make delicious wines.
Californian Zinfandel is fruit-forward with bursts of jam, cherry, blueberry, and plums, accompanied by licorice, spi...
