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2 of 8 2/23/2011 10:13 AM by Tasting.Room You in? Going to ZAP? Are you a fan of snappy, back-talking zins or do you prefer the gallant, well-mannered ones? These extremes and everything in-between will be poured at the 20 h annual ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) Tasting Saturday, Jan. 29 at San Francisco s Fort Mason. In light of the colossal pool of zin to be poured Saturday, I did a blind preview tasting. So my Thank God It s Friday Wines are a trio of zins that will be poured at the tasting: D Cubed, 2007 Napa Valley Zinfandel, 14.7, $27. A big, ripe zinfandel with layered flavors. Notes of plum, blackberry, raspberry and licorice. Spicy finish. Seghesio, 2009 Sonoma County Zinfandel, 15 percent, $24. A striking, complex zin that has depth. Jammy fruit, with notes of coffee, vanilla and caramel. Lingering finish. Collier Falls, 2006 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, 15.7 percent, $32. A tasty zin, ripe and jammy. Notes of blackberry, black cherry, plum, sage and spice. Say, are you going to the tasting? If so, why? What is it about zin, the diva of wines, that gets your attention? Share and Enjoy: Category Uncategorized Comments 4 Comments 1. January 21st, 2011 11:25 am They have raised the ticket price to the point where it is no longer worth it. It has also become another gathering spot for the 20-30 somethings that are there to get drunk to the point of not being able to walk straight, then follow some daft tradition of smashing you glass on the ground to coax a cheer fromt he crowd. Sorry, this used to be really fun, but the crowds seem to be less and less about trying great wines, and more about being seen and getting drunk. I ll pass. by Mike 2. January 21st, 2011 11:26 am [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Cathy Seghesio, Peg Melnik. Peg Melnik said: You in? Are you going to ZAP in San Francisco Jan. 29th? What is it about that diva wine that's so alluring? http://bit.ly/ieuk3f [...]

3 of 8 2/23/2011 10:13 AM by Tweets that mention You in? Are you going to Zap? Tasting Room - The Press Democrat - Santa Rosa, CA - Archive -- Topsy.com 3. January 21st, 2011 2:49 pm Count me in! Where else can you mingle with twenty through eighty year old afficionados of Zin? This is our look forward to, not to be missed annual wine tasting event in S.F. where we get re-acquainted with our Zin-friends, make new friends and enjoy world-class wines. This event has been and continues to be an extra-special wine time. by Lor 4. January 24th, 2011 10:39 am I ll be there for my 18th festival. For those who don t like the rowdy festival there are a couple of options. 1) Although it is considerably more expensive the Good Eats and Zin event on Thursday evening has 50 wineries paired with 50 restaurants and is much more sedate and also offers excellent food along with the Zinfandel. 2) If you volunteer for ZAP you can get into the press and trade portion of the tasting from 10 to 2 before the general public gets in. It is a much different festival and one finds that some wineries pour things that are gone by the time the public gets in. Because it is a press and trade tasting time volunteers are asked to avoid interupting wineries who are doing business during this time and make sure that the press and trade attendees are getting access to the wineries. by Asp3 Submit Your Comments Name Required E-Mail Required, will not be published Website

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