In the weeks leading up to Harvest, we undertake a practice that almost seems criminal – crop thinning. Armed with secateurs and a careful eye, our team remove fruit from the vines, with the aim of helping only the best bunches reach full maturity. ...
The classic French crustless tart, Clafoutis, made with a thick batter poured over fresh cherries, was one of the original desserts on The Zin House menu. Traditionally made with unpitted black cherries, this matches Kim’s style and our regional produce availability perfectly....
Chickens are fantastic pest controllers and soil conditioners, so we're trialing using our hens to control cover crops and improve soil health across our vineyards and farm (featuring a nifty new hen house)....
Inspired by the abundant Mulberries adorning the trees of The Zin House at this time of year, Pastry Chef Janine is showcasing their true beauty in harmony with a tried-and-true Frangipane Tart....
With our new 2023 Zinfandel Rosé now available, we thought we better introduce it ourselves! And to help out, we asked our Team Sommelier, Bryan Siebel, what his thoughts are on this new drop, as well as how he will be enjoying it this season....