Zinfandel: A History of a Grape and Its Wine

Name: Zinfandel: A History of a Grape and Its Wine
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ISBN: 9780520239692

✍️ Sullivan, Charles L

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📚 EDITORIAL REVIEW

“Wine enthusiasts curious about Zinfandel's roots will enjoy this narrative. However, home cooks seeking recipes will be disappointed, as there are none here. This text suits readers who prefer historical storytelling over culinary instruction or kitchen experimentation.

— Editorial Team

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Sullivan, Charles L

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🏛 University of California Press 📅 2003 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780520239692

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📝 Description: Zinfandel: A History of a Grape and Its Wine

This concise and accessible history of a true American, and Californian, wine grape varietal illuminates its mysterious origins and relates its compelling journey from humble obscurity to cult following.

💎 Expert review

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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This title offers a crisp, concise entry into drink history, delivering an accessible look at Zinfandel's trajectory from relative obscurity to legendary status. However, it is not suited for casual readers seeking broad beverage overviews, instructional tasting guides, or technical winemaking manuals. It shines best as a targeted study for drinks history enthusiasts and Californian wine aficionados looking to appreciate the narrative behind this key varietal.

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⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

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Wine enthusiasts curious about Zinfandel's roots will enjoy this narrative. However, home cooks seeking recipes will be disappointed, as there are none here. This text suits readers who prefer historical storytelling over culinary instruction or kitchen experimentation.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

This title offers a crisp, concise entry into drink history, delivering an accessible look at Zinfandel's trajectory from relative obscurity to legendary status. However, it is not suited for casual readers seeking broad beverage overviews, instructional tasting guides, or technical winemaking manuals. It shines best as a targeted study for drinks history enthusiasts and Californian wine aficionados looking to appreciate the narrative behind this key varietal.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, it is strictly a historical account of the grape and wine, not a cookbook.

It is written accessibly for general readers, avoiding overly complex viticulture jargon while exploring the grape's compelling cultural journey.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

Zinfandel stands as a quintessential American grape, deeply rooted in California's viticultural identity. Though often claimed as indigenous, its origins remain shrouded in mystery, with ties to European varieties like Croatia's Tribidrag. This book traces the varietal's path from obscure vineyard plantings to a celebrated status, highlighting how it became synonymous with California's warm climate and bold flavor profiles.