September 25, 2026
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What is a tastevin? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. A wine preservation system used to create individual half-ounce wine samples that stay fresh for up to six months

B. A wine tasting cup historically used by cellar masters

C. A wine aroma kit that assists professionals in writing wine tasting notes

D. A tool used to extract wine samples from the barrel for barrel tastings

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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