2020 Meritage Plus
October 2020 I’m great at complicating things. My intention was to produce 2 wines this fall: 1st run Merlot-heavy Bordeaux blend that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot — and a...
Tagged: Zinfandel
2020 Red Blend, 2nd Run
October 2020 Last year’s second run wine is wildly successful, so I’m (of course) doing it again. Making a second run extends my results by 50% AND the cost per bottle was $0.38! This...
2020 Zinfandel
October 2020 I like last year’s Old Vines Zinfandel from Lodi, CA, so I’m making it again. I intended to bottle most as a varietal, but changed plans. This wine is going into the...
2019 Zinfandel
October 2019 This is Old Vines Zinfandel from Lodi, CA. It should be interesting. I could not identify the vineyard, but the shipping label reads “Linderella, The Perfect Fit”. The logo is a woman’s...
2011 Pomegranate / Zinfandel
April 2011 – I was in American Brewmaster with my friend John the day I purchased the Green Apple Riesling. This one sounded interesting to both of us so I purchased it the following...
2008 Zinfandel
October 2008 – I purchased this kit ‘cuz I wanted a Zinfandel … and for no other reason. That is definitely a sufficient reason for making wine. I created a joke label for most...