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    The Best Zinfandel

    Ahh, Zinfandel. It's a variety that doesn't always get its due but if BBQ is your thing this is the wine you want to have on your table. Originating from (and genetically identical to) Italy's Primitivo (which itself originally came from Croatia), Zinfandel has prospered in California where there are a number of old vine plantings, including some over 100 years old!

    The Best Zinfandel Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    Places like Dry Creek Valley and Lodi are probably the most well-known, but this variety grows well all over the Golden Bear State. And lucky for us Reverse Wine Snobs there are plenty of cheap (i.e. inexpensive) options to choose from.

    Click here to get a printable shopping list of the best Zinfandel!

    Ranging in style from big, audacious, high-alcohol monsters to smooth and subtly complex deep-thinkers, this is a variety that you can (and should) spend a significant amount of time exploring. It's also our pick as the best variety of wine to pair with absolutely anything slathered in barbecue sauce.

    Read on for our list of The Best Zinfandel Under $20!

    A Smoking Good INSIDER DEAL! The Piedra Creek Benito Dusi Zinfandel

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 17, 2023 Last Updated: March 20, 2023

    A Smoking Good INSIDER DEAL! The Piedra Creek Benito Dusi Zinfandel

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. The savings on these 100 year-old vines are back! Don't miss our 47% discount on the Piedra Creek Winery Benito Dusi Vineyard … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! 98-Point Merlot and 94-Point Zin Over Half Off!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 1, 2023 Last Updated: March 3, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 98-Point Merlot and 94-Point Zin Over Half Off!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. You read that headline right, these two incredible, incredibly high-scoring wines from one of our favorite wineries are over 50% off … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Merlot, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Pareto's Estate Old Vine Zinfandel - Zinlicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 22, 2023 Last Updated: February 24, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Pareto's Estate Old Vine Zinfandel - Zinlicious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 45% Off 91-point, Top 100 Best Buy Lodi Zin! The Pareto's Estate Old Vine Zinfandel is back. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lodi, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Perfect 10 Zin From A 100+ Year-Old Vineyard

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 17, 2023 Last Updated: February 20, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Perfect 10 Zin From a Vineyard Over 100 Years Old

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 93-points from Wine Enthusiast, 94-points from us. Save 50% on the Giannecchini Family Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel. We love … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge, Zinfandel

    Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel - A Consistent Crowd-Pleaser

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 8, 2023 Last Updated: February 9, 2023

    Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel - A Consistent Crowd-Pleaser

    A Sonoma County classic, we review the Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel available widely including at many Costco locations. 86% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 2% mixed reds from vineyards across Sonoma County including Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 6, 2023 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Four fantastic, small production Zins from vineyards as old as 1902, including two Perfect 10 Taste Ratings. Take a tour of the Dry … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Andis Amador Classico Barbera Zinfandel Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2023 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Andis Amador Classico Barbera Zinfandel Blend

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Two of our favorite things in one wine! Don't miss our 43% savings on the Perfect 10, 94+ Point Andis Wines Amador Classico Barbera … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Zinfandel

    Tin Barn Gilsson Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel - Just Get It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 20, 2023 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Tin Barn Gilsson Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel - Just Get It

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. You'll thank us later. This award-winning single vineyard Zin and reader favorite is back with a new vintage and it's better than … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 2, 2023 Last Updated: January 4, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 45% on a pair of Bulk Buy, Perfect 10 Taste Ratings! We're bringing back another of our most popular deals last year that … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Mixed Reds - Jackpot!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 26, 2022 Last Updated: January 2, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Mixed Reds - Jackpot!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. One of our most compelling deals to date! 3 favorite, highly recommended wines (Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel) from one of our very … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Merlot, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel by Andis Wines

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 14, 2022 Last Updated: December 16, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel by Andis Wines

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 93-94 Point Zin from a favorite producer (Andis Wines). Save over $10 a bottle on the Perfect 10 Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel – Hit The Mother Lode

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 28, 2022 Last Updated: November 30, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel – Hit The Mother Lode

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. One of our most popular Insider Deals of all-time is back in time for Christmas! From one of the original Dry Creek Valley wineries, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Insider Deal "Perfect 10" Pack!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2022 Last Updated: March 14, 2023

    Insider Deal Perfect 10 Pack!

    After several months of sales, our inventory has now been depleted! But don't worry you can find our NEW All Star White and Rosé Wine Intro Pack right here or take advantage of our 3 times/week Insider Deals! What if there was a way to try four of our highest rated wines, all … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Deals, Featured, Insider Deals, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Darn Near Perfect Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 17, 2022 Last Updated: October 19, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Darn Near Perfect Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

    THIS DEAL IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 43% on the Perfect 10 Denier-Handal Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Only 154 cases produced! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Elyse Winery Zinfandels - A Trio of Splurgeworthy Zins

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 9, 2022 Last Updated: October 11, 2022

    Elyse Winery Zinfandels - A Trio of Splurgeworthy Zins

    We review the Elyse Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, the Elyse Winery Morisoli Vineyard Zinfandel from Rutherford, Napa Valley and the Elyse Winery Korte Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel from St. Helena, Napa Valley. Today we're going to take a look at three small production, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 73 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 4, 2022 Last Updated: September 4, 2022

    Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 73 Review

    We check out this popular Zinfandel based red blend, the Marietta Old Vine Red OVR Lot 73. A multi-vintage blend (thus the lot number instead of a vintage year) of predominantly Zinfandel from California. 60% of the wine is aged in neutral barrels with the other 40% in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Trader Joe's Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Lot 233 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 26, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Trader Joe's Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Lot 233 Review

    An easy, uncomplicated drinker, we review the Trader Joe's Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Lot 233. Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Trader Joe's, Zinfandel

    Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise - Mouth Awakening

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2022 Last Updated: September 4, 2022

    Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise - Mouth Awakening

    We review the latest vintage of the Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise Zin-based blend to see if it can sustain its previous Bulk Buy rating. 70% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 4% Grenache from Paso Robles, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel - AUTOBUY!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 15, 2022 Last Updated: August 18, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Zinfandel - AUTOBUY!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save over $12 a bottle on this 93-94 point, perfect 10 Zinfandel from Amador County. Welcome to the new vintage of one our most … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Tollini Old School Zin - A QPR Champ

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 4, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Tollini Old School Zin - A QPR Champ

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. For the next two days you can get this ridiculously tasty, 91-93 point, Bulk Buy rated Zin that spends 29 months in oak barrels for … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Winesmith Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - Utterly Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 28, 2022 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Winesmith Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - Utterly Delicious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. And it's HALF OFF until Sunday 7/31 at midnight! Master winemaker Clark Smith is back with a perfect 10 (94+ points) single vineyard … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Syrah and Zinfandel - A Dynamic Duo

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 3, 2022 Last Updated: June 6, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Syrah and Zinfandel - A Dynamic Duo

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Art + Farm Wines is back with two delicious, highly recommended, true to form examples of their varieties. The Messenger Mendocino … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lodi, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Syrah, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Dry Creek Rosé - The Definition of a Bulk Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 9, 2022 Last Updated: May 11, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Dry Creek Rosé - The Definition of a Bulk Buy

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This is about as "can't miss" as our deals get, Pedroncelli Winery returns with a delightfully delicious Dry Creek Valley Rosé. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Rosé, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Steele Shooting Star Zinfandel - A Pleasure

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 4, 2022 Last Updated: May 6, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Steele Shooting Star Zinfandel - A Pleasure

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Highly Recommended 90-Point single vineyard Zin for just $12 a bottle! The Steele Shooting Star Zinfandel from the Duncan-Shine … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lake County, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Zinfandel

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