Zinfandel Uptick

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for the June 30, 2007 issue

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California has produced its best lineup of Zinfandels in a decade with the 2004 and 2005 vintages. The wines are now on wineshop shelves, and whether you're into big, jammy reds or more refined versions, these two years offer the best of both worlds.

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