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El Nino washed down the streets of this beautiful city early this morning, then took a nap, blessing us with blue skies and balmy breezes, and gladdening the hearts of thousands of Zinfandel lovers. The Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason was, once again, the site of the "World's Biggest Zinfandel Tasting", sponsored by Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP).
The emergence and growth of this
organization is nothing short of astounding. Conceived by Dr. Jerry
Sepps of Storybook Mountain Winery, ZAP has grown from
a handful of producers and a couple of hundred 'advocate' members in 1991 to more than 160
grower and producer members, and close to 4000 advocates. This tasting has now become one
of the California Wine Country's premier events.
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Guided by the spirit and energy of Margaret Smith (left), the original Executive Director (Emeritus),
and now with Rebecca Robinson at the helm, this group of
winos has amazed not only themselves, but the entire California wine community with its
incredible growth and popularity.
