Zinfandel: A History of a Grape and Its Wine

by Charles L. Sullivan

Book Overview

The Zinfandel grape--currently producing big, rich, luscious styles of red wine--has a large, loyal, even fanatical following in California and around the world. The grape, grown predominantly in California, has acquired an almost mythic status--in part because of the caliber of its wines and its remarkable versatility, and in part because of the mystery surrounding its origins. Charles Sullivan, a leading expert on the history of California wine,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520239695
• ISBN13: 9780520239692
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 8.1"

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Anyone who is interested in wine might want to read this, but if you like Zinfandel, then I'd put it on the absolute required list. It is not a great book to read, possibly a bit on the dry side ;-) but it IS accurate, and it tells an incredibly important story. This is the story of one of the world's most unique wines, one that is almost exclusively American. Which is why it is so important to read this book and learn about where this grape comes from originally, and how it worked it's way into the modern Zinfandel we know today. One of the most important things to learn from this book is the truth behind the often cited Count Haraszthy story. This was a story I believed and repeated for years. I'm personally glad to find out I was wrong about that whole tale. It would be great to have lots more people find out about this as well. The truth isn't nearly as colorful as the fiction about the Count, but it's still fascinating to learn how this grape developed. So all you ZAP members and Zinfandel lovers - please read this book!