ZAP Events
Grand Zinfandel Tasting Saturday, January 29, 2011
It's 20 Years of Zinspiration at the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandel wineries in the world.
This extravaganza features hundreds of barrel samples, new releases and premier Zinfandels.
You will taste some of the most exciting Zinfandels produced.
Herbst & Festival Pavilions
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
$60 ZAP members - entrance time 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$70 non-members - entrance time 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
A per ticket convenience fee and $2 donation to the American Heart Association, our Festival Charity Partner is added.
Purchase Tickets - Click here.
Click here for participating wineries.
What's New
Zin Blends
announcing the addition of Zinfandel heritage blends at the Grand Tasting.
Zin Tracks
Zin-blends, Zin-barrel samples, women Zinmakers, Zinmakers with purple
hair, Zins by growing region, older Zins, single vineyard Zins, the list goes on!
ZAP Members Only
Members Lounge
Take a break and enjoy the view!
Winemaker-Workshops
This will be your chance to taste with the winemakers in the Members' Lounge
area. It's just like in the roaring 20s where you needed a secret password for entrance!
Silent Auction
Here's your opportunity to own special Zinfandel releases, original artwork, along with travel and pampering
packages! The Silent Auction continues the fundraising efforts for the Zinfandel Heritage Projects-preserving
Zinfandel for the future. Over 90 lots are available for you. Thank you to the generous donations from our
producer members, sponsors, advocates, and other supporters. Shipping will be available on-site for items
purchased at the Silent Auction and ZAP's Marketplace. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (two closings)
ZAP's Heritage Projects are Funded by Zinfandel Festival Auctions. For more information - click here.
ZAP Central
Your one stop for all things ZAP related at Festival!
Contains ZAP Marketplace & Wine Sales, the Heritage Vineyard & Wine Sampling,
Membership information and more!
MarketPlace - Purchase your Zappy Shirts and other stuff
ZAP Heritage Wine - Taste and purchase current and past vintages!
Membership - Join and get discounts at participating ZAP Wineries and ZAP events
Festival Ticket Sales
January 27-29, 2011
MEMBER TICKETS
Member Login to buy tickets
NON-MEMBER TICKETS
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Call the ZAP office for more information on Festival VIP Ticket Packages - 530-274-4900.
Click Here to log in with your Member ID and Password to purchase tickets.
Participating Wineries
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ZAP Events
ZAP produces numerous events, tours, cruises and partners with many of the wine industry's leading organizations.
ZAP also produces the world's largest Zinfandel Festival with up to 300 wineries pouring the latest Zinfandel releases.
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4th Annual LuxeHome Chill
Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Contact:
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
(312) 628-0211
www.luxehome.com/luxehome/index.cfm/chill/
Wine & Culinary Event and Silent Auction - The main event features luxury LuxeHome boutiques hosting top Chicago-area chefs and superb wines from winemakers worldwide and spirits to benefit the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Enjoy an evening with the best in food, drink and design in the name of charity.
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ZAP's 20th Annual Zinfandel Festival - Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing
Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, California
Contact:
ZAP
530-274-4900
info@zinfandel.org
www.zinfandel.org
If you are a devoted foodie with a passion for Zinfandel, make plans to indulge your "inner epicurean" and spend the evening at Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing! Noteworthy restaurants and award-winning wineries turn the art of cooking and wine pairing into an entertaining and approachable affair. Talented chefs present the ultimate combination of distinctive tastes, while winery proprietors offer stunning Zinfandels to match.
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ZAP's 20th Annual Zinfandel Festival - Flights!
Friday, January 28, 2011 from 10:30 am to 1 pm
Westin St. Francis
at Union Square
San Francisco, California
Contact:
ZAP
530-274-4900
info@zinfandel.org
www.zinfandel.org
Prepare for take-off...Take a seat and buckle-up to embark on a voyage of discovery. Your crew at our intimate, seminar-style setting will include the intrepid men and women winemakers and owners who grow and craft these remarkable wines. This year's location is the Westin St. Francis Hotel.
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ZAP's 20th Annual Zinfandel Festival - Evening with the Winemakers
Friday, January 28, 2011 from 5 pm to 10 pm
Westin St. Francis
at Union Square
San Francisco, California
Contact:
ZAP
530-274-4900
info@zinfandel.org
www.zinfandel.org
Enjoy the company of leading Zinfandel winemakers in the opulent atmosphere of the Westin St. Francis at Union Square in San Francisco. Begin your adventure with the unveiling of the Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel. Stroll around and sample the luscious array of hors d'œuvres, artisan cheeses, pates, and other nibbles while tasting magnificent Zinfandels. The reception is followed by our live auction of rare and splendid treasures. This is your exclusive opportunity to actively bid on spectacular one-of-a-kind Zinfandel experiences and incredible get-away packages. Proceed to the savory mouth-watering, three-course gourmet meal, while being entertained by your special winemaker host.
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ZAP's 20th Annual Zinfandel Festival - Grand Zinfandel Tasting
Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, California
Contact:
ZAP
530-274-4900
info@zinfandel.org
www.zinfandel.org
20 Years of Zinspiration! Explore the depth and breadth of Zinfandel at this internationally recognized informal walk-around wine tasting. Taste premier Zinfandels, including barrel samples and new releases. An estimated 250 wineries will pour. Winemakers and principals will showcase their artistic dedication and commitment to their craft. For those who have previously attended, you already know this event is famous for its fun-filled atmosphere, where the Zinfandel community has come together for the last 20 years to celebrate America's Heritage wine. (ZAP Member entry time 1pm, Public entry time 2pm)
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2011 Masters of Zin on the Marina Cruise
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at noon
Contact:
Zinfandel Advocates & Producers
530-274-4900
info@zinfandel.org
www.zinfandel.org
Follow the "Masters of Zin" on our European adventure to exciting ports of call. Call Food & Wine Trails at (800) 367-5348 for more information and to book your travel!
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N E W S F O R Z I N F A N D E L A D V O C A T E S & P R O D U C E R S
ZINFANDEL
ADVOCATES &
PRODUCERS
It's no exaggeration to describe Dr.
Jerry Seps as a Zinfandel specialist. In
1976, he, along with wife Sigrid, purchased
a remote and long-abandoned
vineyard property in the upper reaches
of the Napa Valley calling it Storybook
Mountain Vineyards.
at was the same year California
wines made world headlines when they
beat the French in the now-famous
Paris tasting. Cabernet Sauvignon
seemed like the surefire ticket to red
wine stardom for anyone just starting
out with a new vineyard.
Why plant Zinfandel?
e Seps wanted to grow distinctive
grapes that would produce world-class
wines. But at the same time they wanted
to chart their own course, not just follow
the crowd.Mindful of history, they knew
their property had produced excellent
Zinfandel in the 1880s.ey evaluated
as many factors as they could including
soil, topography and climate conditions.
Ultimately they followed André
Tchelistcheff' advice that the red clay
soils above Calistoga were the best area
in the Napa Valley, to grow Zinfandel.
In 1983 they released their first
Zinfandel.e initial 1981 vintage won
a Gold medal, the first in what would
become a long stream of awards.e
results are always in the pudding as Dr.
Seps explained, "n the right spot, in the
right hands, Zinfandel can be as fine a
wine as any produced in the world."As all good Zappers know, Zinfandel
has many appealing characteristics; a
rich berry, sometimes jammy, fruitiness,
a spicy profile and sometimes a deep
reservoir of brooding power. But in
Dr. Seps'opinion the attribute that is
sometimes overlooked is elegance creating
a sense of balance that captures the
fruit while harnessing the power. He
believes in the concept of "olishing the
diamond"creating nuanced wines artfully
revealing multi-faceted layers of light
and brilliance.
Dr. Seps believes in producing wines
offering intense fruit without being either
too heavy or overly alcoholic, tilting towards
balance and elegance. He prefers
wines with slightly higher acidity, moderate
pH levels and alcohol levels in the mid
14-teens.at is his key to drinkability
but it' also the secret code to ageability.
"t' important the wine doesn' overwhelm,
but instead informs as a companion
for food,"says Dr. Seps. Longevity is
an added bonus. Dr. Seps still loves to tap
into his remaining stock of that initial '1
vintage, pleased with how well it' holding
up.
ZAP is extremely pleased to introduce
Rod Byers as a contributing writer to our
newsletter. Rod is a certified wine educator
and has been writing about wine for
almost 20 years. His extensive background
includes teaching wine classes and posting
a wine column to
e Union
newspaper
e 2006
HeritageVineyard By Rod Byers
Jerry Seps of Storybook Mountain Vineyards in Calistoga,
a ZAP founding father and president for the first five years,
produced the 2006 vintage of Heritage Zinfandel, the last ever
from The Phase 1 Vineyard.
e Heritage VineyardWine is
available for tasting and purchase at the
Zinfandel FestivalMarketplace.
Both the 2005 and 2006 vintages will be featured.
Quantities are limited. See page 3 for wine notes.
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