Discover the fascinating story of this red grape variety, known by many names across different wine regions.
Zinfandel stands as a California classic, comprising nearly 10 percent of the state's vineyard acreage. Learn the origins of Zinfandel, explore its presence in different growing regions, and understand the characteristics that define this versatile variety. Compare California Zinfandels with genetic relatives from Italy, Croatia, and other regions worldwide, discovering the connections between these wines.
This class features a guided blind tasting of 6 to 7 wines that demonstrates how Zinfandel expresses itself differently based on climate, soil composition, and winemaking traditions across international regions. Despite the remarkable variations you will taste, you will discover common threads linking them together. This course is ideal for Zinfandel enthusiasts and those committed to improving their blind wine tasting abilities.
Online Class Details:
You will receive the Zoom link and any necessary handouts a few days before class via email. If you have not received your materials within one business day of your class, please check your spam folder and contact [email protected].
For tasting kits: If you have a kit, it may be picked up at San Francisco Wine School or delivered across the United States. For participants in locations where kits cannot be delivered, wine parameter lists are available. Visit the pickup and delivery options page at sanfranciscowineschool.com/pages/wine-delivery-policy for more information.
Those who wish to attend online without wine tastings can select the "Skip the Wine" option at checkout. Wine lists and preparation instructions are included in your tasting kit.
