Zinfandel Zinfandel is California's own wine grape. In this six-week course, premier Zinfandel winemakers from each of five distinct growing regions discuss their winemaking philosophies, individual styles, and methods, and lead you in tasting their wines and others from their regions. The course begins with discussion of the origins and the history of Zinfandel and a review of winemaking principles and professional wine-tasting technique. Each of the next five sessions covers a distinct region, including the Sierra foothills, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Howell Mountain, and the northern reaches of Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.
Enrollment is limited.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the wine industry as a retailer, wholesaler, and educator. Please bring six wine glasses to each session.