Zinfandel, whose origins were then mysterious, used to be California’s most widely planted red-wine vine before the 1990s ...

To answer this, it’s necessary to recall one of the Napa Valley greats, the late Mike Grgich who spent many years eager to prove that Zinfandel came from Croatia, convinced that its vines were ...

Chenin blanc is making a quiet comeback in Napa Valley, offering a fresh alternative to chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

This grape’s genetic roots can be traced to modern-day Croatia, where it's known as Crljenak or Tribidrag; both Zinfandel and the southern Italian grape Primitivo are clones of this Croatian variety.

One of the oldest vineyards in Lodi has been given a top honor from the California State Fair. Marian's Vineyard was named the 2025 Vineyard of the Year by the State Fair Wine Industry Task Force last ...

I have noticed an explosion of flowers this spring like nothing I have seen in many years, and I believe that one of the ...

Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator editors' latest tastings with new scores and tasting notes for recently reviewed Zinfandel wines from popular Golden State wineries in Sonoma and beyond, up to 92 ...

Alder has already treated us to a fascinatingly detailed history of Ridge Vineyards’ beloved Sonoma old-vine outpost when he ...

Organizers of BottleRock Napa Valley and Festival La Onda will hold an informational meeting later this month for those ...

CHP was dispatched around 7:56 a.m. to eastbound Highway 50 just west of Zinfandel Drive.It was unclear what caused the crash. Two vehicles were involved and possible minor injuries were reported.

Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...