ZAP: About Zinfandel: The Heritage Vineyard

The Heritage Vineyard

What is the Heritage Vineyard?
The Heritage Vineyard is an unusual and unprecedented collection of rare and famous Zinfandel vine cuttings grown throughout California

The Heritage Vineyard brings together scientists, farmers, artists, and historians. This research will ultimately help to discover answers to some of the mysteries surrounding Zinfandel, and preserve the special qualities of the old vines for future generations. The Heritage Vineyard stretches over one acre within the UC Davis Oakville Research Station in Napa Valley, California... [More]

ZAP's Commitment to Research
Since August 1998, ZAP has donated a total of $207,240 to the Heritage Vineyard. These are the largest grants from an independent organization focused on one specific wine-grape varietal," explains UC Davis Professor and Chair of the Viticulture & Enology Department James Wolpert. ZAP also funds a number of other projects, including the Evaluation of Sierra Foothill Zinfandel Selections, the development of the Zinfandel Aroma Wheel, publication of a Resource Guide to Zinfandel, Zinposium conferences and other educational programs.

Each vintage, a different ZAP producer assumes the privilege of crafting a Zinfandel wine from the Heritage Vineyard. The vineyard is located in Oakville, Napa Valley, within the UC Davis research vineyards and was planted by UC Davis with support from ZAP as a way to ensure preservation of the genetic heritage of this enigmatic grape.

The wine is available for purchase exclusively at ZAP's Annual Zinfandel Tasting, held each January in San Francisco. Click here for more information on ZAP's Annual Festival.

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