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A real briar patch of a Zin, with appealingly rustic wild cherry, spiced cinnamon and bay leaf accents that take on...
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Enticing strawberry and red-plum aromas lead to a combination of wild berry, oak leaves and cranberry flavors on a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.84 $36.00
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Pretty ruby color. Soft, spicy aromas of cherry syrup, bay leaf, sweet tobacco and spice. Light to medium bodied,...
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• Practicing Sustainable • 100% Zinfandel • Sourced entirely from Hendry estate vineyards • Planted on stony...
Red
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Bottle: $16.66
12 bottles: $15.05
With this wine, Chris and Elijah were aiming for one that you can enjoy on a patio with a great burger or steak. Not...
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750ml
Bottle: $18.79 $20.88
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Our Zinfandel vineyards are in the top growing regions in California: Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Amador. This wine...
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Red
750ml
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12 bottles: $19.00
Our Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel is the newest addition to our line of barrel aged wines. We age our California...
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Aromas of ripe red and blue fruit with strawberry pie, kirsch and field flower undertones. Medium- to full-bodied...
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Red
750ml
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Plum, raspberry jam and blackberry flavors are supported with solid chalky tannins in this Zinfandel. Sultry cedar...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.15 $28.58
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Mouthfilling and full, the bold '00 Kenwood Jack London Zinfandel deftly combines its rich, ripe, raspberry flavors...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $41.20
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The 2023 Echoes Native Zinfandel exhibits a luminous ruby color accompanied by delicate aromas of crushed rose...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $12.48 $13.87
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The grapes for our Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel come from several different vineyards within the Lodi...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.36 $20.40
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This well-balanced Zin shows great integration between fresh fruit, oak influence and age. Enjoy notes of black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.94
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This full-bodied red gives a lot without being overly complex or snobby about it. Enjoy notes of red and black plum,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.08 $21.20
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Our estate grown Zinfandel offers delightful aromas of black currants, gingersnap, pepper and violets. The full...
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750ml
Bottle: $16.71 $17.59
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750ml
Bottle: $68.02 $71.60
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Vibrant aromas of pomegranate and red currant burst from the glass and are complemented by hints of white pepper and...
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Mencia Savatiano Mencia Zinfandel

Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.

However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?

The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.