You may have heard it through the grape vine that the Zinfandel variety is a vigorous, heat-loving wine grape that is popular for its intense fruitiness and lush texture.

Versatile by nature, the Zin can produce a wide range of wine varieties including light-bodied blush wines, full-bodied dry wines and sweet late-harvest red wines.

Zinfandel wine’s characteristics range from essence of boysenberry, blackberry and raspberry to suggestions of spice, clove, pepper and licorice.

Zinfandel Grape vines thrive in grow zones 6-10, preferring warm climates, full sun everyday and relatively infertile soil that’s well-drained. Hardy and prolific, each Zinfandel vine should yield up to 15 pounds of fruit in just a couple of seasons after it’s been planted.

Grape vines may be grown against a fence, on a trellis, arbor or as a canopy for your patio--providing an irresistible vine-shaded retreat. Transform your outdoor living space into an exotic Mediterranean hideaway in a pinch with this grape beauty.

Zinfandel Grapes grow in large tight clusters, which tend to accelerate ripening, so it’s important to keep a faithful watch over your Zins and pick mature fruit immediately to avoid bunch rot.

Typically ready for harvest in August, in certain climates where ripening occurs at a slower rate, these grapes can be harvested later in the season which allows for increased sugar contents. These sweet treasures make the very best dessert wines and other scrumptious indulgences as well. You should have no qualms about eating it straight from the vine!

Supple and juicy, the Zinfandel Grape has thinner skin than your average wine grape and ranges from deep red to purple/black in color. Although the Zin is well loved as a fabulous wine grape, it is often used as a table grape, baked into desserts, pressed into juice or cooked into a gourmet jelly.

Health benefits include being rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that fight against heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. So, grow a few vines in your backyard today for fresh and healthy snacking or if you’re a bit more adventurous, try your hand at wine-making.

This Zinfandel Grape Vine is hard to find at local nurseries, and these are the same first-rate plants that are purchased by the top wineries. Get yours now as our supply is very limited.