ZAP: Zinfandels invade Pinot country
A bunch of Zinfandel producers will be in town on the 29th of July — 40 of them — for a tasting event that should be interesting — assuming you're near Portland. Zinfandel Advocates & Producers will be in Portland on Wednesday, July 29, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., World Trade Center Plaza (121 SW Salmon Street). They've teamed up with the Oregon Culinary Institute and Portland Uncorked to bring an army of Zinfandels for you to taste, including:
- Accademia dei Racemi
- Alexander Valley Vineyards
- Artezin Wines
- Bonterra Vineyards
- Four Vines Winery
- Hendry
- J. Rickards Winery & Vineyards
- Mauritson Family Winery
- Opolo Vineyards
- Peachy Canyon Winery
- Pezzi King Vineyards
- Ravenswood
- Ridge Vineyards
- Robert Biale Vineyards
- Sanctuary
- Sebastiani Vineyards
- Starry Night Winery
- Steele Wines
- Storrs Winery & Vineyards
- Wine Guerrilla
"Tasters will taste a rainbow of Zinfandels, from growing regions
all over California," explains ZAP's Executive Director, Rebecca
Robinson. "A friendly touch we specialize in at these tastings is
that the attendees will meet the winemakers and winery owners, thus
insuring that their questions will be answered from the 'horse's
mouth,'" she adds. "In both of these cities it will be an
opportunity to learn why Zinfandel attracts such a great following---
people will be able to taste award-winning Zinfandels, mingle with
winemakers and winery owners, learn about the richness & versatility
of Zinfandel, discover why Zinfandel is called America's Heritage
Wine and sample incredible BBQ from culinary students," she explains.
Tickets cost $35 for ZAP members and $44 for non-members; some
tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are available in
advance at:
https://members.zinfandel.org/cgi-shl/TWServer.exe?EREG:OrderEvent:2009TOURORNON
For for members of the wine trade:
https://members.zinfandel.org/cgi-shl/TWServer.exe?EREG:OrderEvent:2009TOURORTRADE
Decanterberrytales has been given some extra tickets to this event. If you're interested in going (assuming you'll be in Portland then), email me. I'll put all the names in a hat and pick out the winners.
Posted by Jason on June 30, 2009 12:50:13 PM PDT
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