Zinfandel Sirah), Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Mission and Muscat. While most vineyards are now fully segregated, California winemakers continue to use other grapes (particularly Petite Sirah) in their Zinfandel wines. Zinfandel is grown on approximately 11% of California's vineyard land area. Around 400,000 short tons (350,000 tonnes) are crushed each year, depending on the harvest, placing Zinfandel third behind Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and just ahead of Merlot. In California, 20% of the Zinfandel-growing counties hold 80% of the Zinfandel growing area; however, major producing areas such as San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, and Madera County produce Zinfandel primarily for blends or
Petite Arvine from the Valais. Here is what you can expect from Petite Arvine. Taste: Fragrant and fruity. Fruit: Notes of grapefruit and lime. Acidity: Elevated acidity. Tannin: Little to no bitterness. "The vintners regard it so highly that they've dedicated an entire village to it." Fully, Switzerland – Official Swiss tourism website. Overall, wines produced from this varietal are made of very high quality. Derived from Latin the name indicates the vine comes from the Savoyard Arve Valley in the Valais. Petite Arvine can typically be enjoyed with cheese fondue and other typical Swiss foods. Seafoods such as lobster, oyster and