Tag Archives: Zinfandel

Rubus Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2016

Posted on July 20, 2020 by FirstPressings

Rubus is a brand and private label created and used by Kysela Pere et Fils in order to buy, bottle and market wine found at an incredible quality/price ratio (QPR). All Rubus wines are selected by Fran Kysela, MS and … Continue reading →

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Delicato Family Vineyards Gnarly Head ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel 2018 $11.99

Posted on June 4, 2020 by FirstPressings

It has been quite awhile since I have tried this wine but when I found it at our local Costco wine store, I was intrigued mainly because of the price. Most reviews and online prices place it at $18-19 dollars … Continue reading →

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Costco Wine Buys

Posted on March 12, 2020 by FirstPressings

We found this little gem at our Costco wine shop the other day and based on some on-line ratings courtesy of the Wine Enthusiast, we thought we’d give it a go. The price was for a case lot only, no … Continue reading →

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Costco Wines

Posted on August 19, 2019 by FirstPressings

Alberta is the only province in Canada were wines, spirits and ales are sold at Costco. When two of our adult children moved to Alberta awhile back, while visiting them I would make a wine run and thought I had … Continue reading →

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An Article on Zinfandel

Posted on March 21, 2012 by FirstPressings

Of all the grapes grown in California, none has had a more confusing history and heredity than Zinfandel.  Its origins had been disputed for decades.  While almost all the grapes that produce wines in the United States originate from varieties … Continue reading →

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