- Zinfandel was introduced to California in the 1850’s during the gold rush.
- California is recognized as having the best Zinfandel grapes in the world.
- Zinfandel gained enormous popularity in the 1980’s as a slightly sweet blush wine. Because of this, many people mistakenly believe there is a grape known as “White Zinfandel”. Zinfandel can take many forms and the light, blush style is merely a variety.
- Zinfandel is the third most popular wine grape in California, behind Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and slightly ahead of Merlot.
- DNA fingerprinting has confirmed that the Zinfandel grape originated in Croatia and Italy.