There’s Still Time: Celebrating Zinfandel at Zinfandel Experience 2016

Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) is putting the finishing touches on Zinfandel Experience 2016, a highly anticipated extravaganza of tastings, food and wine pairings, and winemaker dinners taking place between Thursday, February 25 and Saturday, February 27.  For a change in scenery, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Wine Country Big Q: BBQ Competition and Festival in Sonoma County

BBQ fans should head to Sonoma County in two weeks for the Wine Country Big Q on Saturday July 12.   Come savor outstanding ribs, tri-tip, chicken wings and more chased down with premium wine or beer.  Big Q, Sonoma County’s … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Plenty of BBQ and Bacon for Dessert: The Wine Country Big Q

Do you like BBQ?   Do you like bacon?  Do you like wine?   Do you like beer?   Do you like to eat and drink and then let everyone know your opinion?  Then we’ve got a wonderful way for you to spend … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Excitement at Epicuria: The 2013 Zinfandel Festival

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending Epicuria, the exciting commencement of the 2013 Zinfandel Festival.  This informal dine-around event provided culinary creations from 50 master chefs paired with 50 Zinfandel wines. There were a LOT of people eagerly waiting … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The Zinfandel Festival Turns 22

It’s time for the 2013 Zinfandel Festival!  ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) proudly presents the 22nd Annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco, from January 31 – February 2, 2013.  You’ve probably heard about the massive Grand Tasting before, but did … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Strategy for the 2012 Passport to Dry Creek Valley

There used to be so much drama involved in trying to attend the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley’s annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley® event.  Enter the lottery, cross your fingers, keep checking the mail to see if you were … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Strategy for the 2012 ZAP Festival Grand Tasting

The 2012 Zinfandel Festival takes place this week in San Francisco, from January 26 to 28.  This festival, organized by the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) organization is a celebration of the Zinfandel varietal.  If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, you can go … –> please click here to continue reading –>