Founded in 1991, ZAP is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing public knowledge of and appreciation for American Zinfandel and its unique place in our culture and history. The common focus is the preservation and recognition of Zinfandel as America's wine. ZAP organizes seminars, educational programs, and tastings at wineries and other settings across the United States to explain the uniqueness of the Zinfandel grape. ZAP promotes the continuing research surrounding the origins and history of the Zinfandel grape, including support of the Heritage Vineyard, the development of the Zinfandel Aroma Wheel, and acts as a resource, connecting the Zinfandel community around the world.

The organization brings its members together through a busy calendar of events literally across the country, ranging from the Annual Festival in January, to tours of different cities in the U.S. ZAP also organizes Zinfandel Days in each of California's winegrowing regions, where Zinfandel producing wineries in a specific growing region open their doors for specialized tastings and entertainment for members of ZAP on specific weekends. Click here for more details on all upcoming ZAP events.

ZAP also distributes to our members a quarterly newsletter full of Zinfandel-related information as well as events tailored to Advocates.

ZAP welcomes your input and interest: please email us with your comments! We hope you enjoy "surfing" through the land of Zinfandel.

Seasonal recipes just for Zinfandel from One Market's Chef Mark Dommen (www.onemarket.com) including Zinfandel Risotto with Duck Confit and Wild Mushrooms, and Zinfandel and Black Pepper Marinated Tri Tip.