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Old 04-20-2021, 10:31 AM
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tropit
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Originally Posted by charley26 View Post
I am glad that you can get a variety @tropit . We do see some Californian wines here, I do like a red Zinfandel, and I think that is a Californian grape, but not sure. I am always on the look out for a new one to try, but within a budget too, of course.
When I went walking in Andalucia a few years ago, the wine was delicious, we always enjoyed a 'Tinto', which I think is one part red wine and 2 parts fizzy drink (sprite, lemonade, or similar), at the end of a walk, it was so refreshing. However, it could equally have been the place, the time, the company, the country etc. Tried to recreate it back home with no success .
I'm jealous that you went on a walking trip in Andalucia. Yes, Zinfandel grows well here in CA especially in the south. The roots go very deep, so it can handle the occasional droughts and rarely needs irrigation, once it is established. It's a spicy wine. Lots of zip to it.
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