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California's Zin Zone

The 2016s continue the winning streak for this distinctive red as Sonoma County rises above the pack
California's Zin Zone
Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa released an outstanding 2016 Zinfandel sourced from vines planted in the 1890s. (David Collier)
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Jun 30, 2019

Sonoma is the historic home of old vineyards planted to Zinfandel. As the quality of California's Zins continues to soar, you can take heart regarding the 2017 vintage, and enjoy the excellent 2016s in the meantime.

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