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Zinfandel [01A]
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| Selections in Family |
Zinfandel [01A]
[6]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Lodi, California, arrived at FPS in 1961 |
| Comments |
Zinfandel 01A and Zinfandel 02 came to FPS in 1961 from a vineyard in Lodi owned by Leon Handel. The climate in the Lodi-Woodbridge area is amenable to growing good quality Zinfandel grapes due to the marine influences which permeate the San Joaquin Delta region of the Central Valley. San Joaquin County has led the state in total Zinfandel acreage since the middle of the last century. (Sullivan, C.L., 2003). Statistics reported by CDFA in the 2006 Grape Acreage report show that the San Joaquin Valley now has ~20,200 acres of Zinfandel (including Primitivo) of the ~50,000 acres of Zinfandel grapes planted in California.
The original plant material from Lodi tested negative for virus. Zinfandel 01A and 02 were registered in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 1962 without any kind of virus elimination treatment. Both selections are still available from FPS as California foundation stock. A tissue-cultured version of Zinfandel 01A has qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard (see Zinfandel 01A.1) |
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Zinfandel [02]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Lodi, California, arrived at FPS in 1961 |
| Comments |
Zinfandel 01A and Zinfandel 02 came to FPS in 1961 from a vineyard in Lodi owned by Leon Handel. The climate in the Lodi-Woodbridge area is amenable to growing good quality Zinfandel grapes due to the marine influences which permeate the San Joaquin Delta region of the Central Valley. San Joaquin County has led the state in total Zinfandel acreage since the middle of the last century. (Sullivan, C.L., 2003). Statistics reported by CDFA in the 2006 Grape Acreage report show that the San Joaquin Valley now has ~20,200 acres of Zinfandel (including Primitivo) of the ~50,000 acres of Zinfandel grapes planted in California.
The original plant material from Lodi tested negative for virus. Zinfandel 01A and 02 were registered in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 1962 without any kind of virus elimination treatment. Both selections are still available from FPS as California foundation stock. |
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Zinfandel [03]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Livermore, California, arrived at FPS in 1964 |
| Comments |
Zinfandel FPS 03 came to Foundation Plant Services in 1964 from a vineyard (Reinhardt Reutz) near Livermore, California. Zinfandel has a long tradition in the Livermore Valley and was an important wine grape variety planted there as far back as 1885.
Zinfandel 03 did not receive heat treatment and first appeared on the list of registered selections for public distribution in 1965. Zinfandel 03 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and was planted at Russell Ranch as Zinfandel 03.1. |
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Zinfandel [09]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone #5 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 5, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [10]
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| Selections in Family |
Zinfandel [10]
[15]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California heritage Zinfandel clone, Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. The original material for this selection, Zinfandel FPS 10, was originally labeled "Heritage clone 10". In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of taste testing. Zinfandel FPS 10 was collected from the Teldeschi Vineyards in the Dry Creek region of Sonoma County, California. The original vine material (Zinfandel 10) underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at Foundation Plant Services to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Zinfandel FPS 15.1. The other three clones that were identified in 2014 were Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26/26.1 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [11]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California heritage Zinfandel clone 6 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 6, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [12]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 4 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 4, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [13] (proprietary)
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Vineyard in Lake County, California |
| Proprietary |
Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
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| Comments |
Zinfandel 13 is a proprietary selection owned by Novavine Grapevine Nursery in Santa Rosa, California. The original plant material came to Foundation Plant Services in 1999 from an old vine Zinfandel vineyard owned by Milton and Ellen Heath. The vines of the Nova Zinfandel clone are grown in sandy loam soil on the Kelseyville benches (1300-2000 feet) at the base of Mount Konocti in Lake County. Jim Smith, who manages the source vineyard in Lake County, explained: “ The vines [of this clone] yield a versatile grape that is very ‘fruit forward’ with a nose that ‘jumps out of the glass’. Spiciness can be dictated by an open canopy (very fruity) or an extra-shaded canopy (heavy peppery characteristics).” Five wineries – Wild Hog, X Winery, DeLoach, Hall Crest, Jelly Jar - have produced unique and very different wines composed almost solely of fruit from this clone.
All tests on Zinfandel 13 at FPS were negative for viruses, and it first appeared in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 2006. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015. Plant material for Zinfandel 13 can be obtained through NovaVine, Inc., in Santa Rosa, California. |
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Zinfandel [14]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California heritage Zinfandel clone 53 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 53, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [16.1] (proprietary)
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Sonoma County, California, arrived at FPS in 1997 |
| Proprietary |
Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
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| Comments |
Zinfandel 16 is an old-vine Zinfandel that is a proprietary selection owned by Kendall-Jackson for its Hartford Court label. The original plant material came to Foundation Plant Services in 1997 from a vineyard located on Wood Road in Forestville, Sonoma County, approximately 15 miles from the Pacific Coast. The vineyard was originally planted in the early 1900’s, and the vines are head-trained on St. George rootstock.
Zinfandel 16 was produced by microshoot tip tissue culture therapy from the original Wood Lane plant material and became registered in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program 2006. |
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Zinfandel [17]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone #46 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 46, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [18]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 60 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 60, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [19]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 61 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 61, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [20]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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Zinfandel [21]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 25 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 25, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [22]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 19 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 19, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [23]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California heritage Zinfandel clone 23 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 23, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [24]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone, from Lytton Springs, Sonoma County, California |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings (pre-1930's vineyards) in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930's vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 was originally labeled "Heritage clone 31". In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of taste testing. Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 was collected from the Lytton Springs vineyard in Sonoma County, California - now owned by Ridge Vineyards. The original material for this clone successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard at FPS, where it is known as Zinfandel 24.1. The other three clones that were identified in 2014 were Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County) and Zinfandel FPS 26/ 26.1(Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [25]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone, R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. Zinfandel FPS 25 was originally labeled "Heritage clone 38". In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of taste testing. Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 was collected from the R.W. Moore Vineyard in the Napa Valley Coombsville appellation. This clone underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2002 and has qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Zinfandel 25.1. The other three clones that were identified in 2014 were Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County) and Zinfandel FPS 26/26.1 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [26]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone, Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County, CA |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. Zinfandel FPS 26 was originally labeled "Heritage clone 44". In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of taste testing. Zinfandel FPS 26/26.1 was collected from the Zeni Ranch in Mendocino County, California. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2002 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Zinfandel 26.1. The other three clones that were identified in 2014 were Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County). |
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Zinfandel [27]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 49 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 49, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [28]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 52 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 52, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [29]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Zinfandel FPS 08 in 1996 |
| Comments |
Zinfandel 29 was introduced by Dempel Farming Co., and was released to the public collection in 2024. This selection was created from former Zinfandel FPS 08, which underwent microshoot tip tissue culture treatment at Foundation Plant Services in 1996 after testing positive for virus. The resulting treated material, Zinfandel FPS 29, qualified for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program and was planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2008. Zinfandel 29 qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015 where it is known as Zinfandel 29.1. Mr. Dempel has named the clone the 'Baldocchi Zinfandel clone' in honor of his friend, Dewey Baldocchi, a wine maker and pioneer in the Sonoma County grape industry. (Howie, Millie. 1999). |
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Zinfandel [30]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 1 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 1, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [31]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 16 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 16, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [32]
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| Selections in Family |
Zinfandel [32]
[33]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California heritage Zinfandel selection 36 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 36, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [35]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Zinfandel Shenandoah, Amador County, via Duarte Nursery, Hughson, California |
| Comments |
This selection was donated to the Foundation Plant Services public grapevine collection in 2009 by Duarte Nursery, Inc., in Hughson, California. It has been named the 'Zinfandel Shenandoah' clone. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2009. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard, where it was planted as Zinfandel 35.1. |
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Zinfandel [36]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 48 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 48, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [37]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 55 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 55, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [38]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 72 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 72, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [39]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 79 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 79, and the source remains confidential at this time. Zinfandel 39 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2014 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2016. |
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Zinfandel [40]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 89 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930's vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 89, and the source remains confidential at this time. The original material for this selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2015 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2017.
In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [41] (proprietary)
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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Grey Creek Viticultural Services |
| Proprietary |
Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
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| Comments |
This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2010 from Grey Creek Viticultural Services. The selection successfully completed disease testing in 2012 and was released into the California Grapevine R&C Program. |
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Zinfandel [42.1]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Kaštel Novi, Croatia |
| Comments |
This selection was imported with the name Crljenak kaštelanski in 2002 from the University of Zagreb in Croatia for the public collection at Foundation Plant Services. The plant material was part of an exchange whereby FPS returned California Zinfandel and Primitivo clones to Croatia. The importation of Crljenak kaštelanski was initiated after Dr. Carole Meredith (Professor, University of California, Davis) collaborated with scientists in Croatia on the discovery and identification of several vines of the variety in Croatia, including the source vine for this selection. The discovery was important because DNA analysis conducted in 2002 revealed that this variety shares a DNA profile with Zinfandel and Primitivo, suggesting that this ancient variety (known in Croatia as Crljenak kaštelanski, Pribidrag and Tribidrag) was the original source of California's Zinfandel grape.
This selection tested positive for virus at FPS and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy in 2008. The selection was released from quarantine in 2012 after successful completion of disease testing. It is believed that importation of the Croatian cultivars (Crljenak kaštelanski and Pribidrag) will increase the diversity for Zinfandel germplasm and wine clones in the United States. Zinfandel 42 successfully completed testing in 2012 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard, where it is known as Zinfandel 42.1. |
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Zinfandel [43.2]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Svinšce, Croatia |
| Comments |
Zinfandel FPS 43.1 was formerly known at FPS as Pribidrag FPS 01. The name was changed to Zinfandel to reflect the preferred name for the cultivar in the United States. Zinfandel 43.1 is Pribidrag clone VV-079 from Svinšce, Croatia. Svinšce is near the Dalmatian coastal town of Omiš, Croatia. The selection was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 2005 as a joint proprietary selection for Ridge Vineyards and the University of Zagreb in Croatia. The original material tested positive for virus and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy in 2007. The selection successfully completed disease testing in 2011 and qualified for the California R&C Program, initially as Pribidrag 01. The selection was renamed and given a new selection number in 2012. FPS has two other unique 'Pribidrag' clones: Zinfandel FPS 44.1 (formerly Pribidrag FPS 02) is Croatian clone VV-101 also from Svinšce; and there is a third clone from Marusici, Croatia, that is still in the testing/treatment process at FPS. |
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Zinfandel [47.1]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
'Black Sears Zinfandel', Howell Mountain Vineyards, California |
| Comments |
This selection was donated to the public grapevine collection at Foundation Plant Services in 2008 by Howell Mountain Vineyards in California. It has been named the 'Black Sears Zinfandel' clone. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2009. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. |
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Zinfandel [53]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Heritage Zinfandel Project clone 81 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 81, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). See also Zinfandel FPS 39.1. |
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Zinfandel [55]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
California Heritage Zinfandel clone 13 |
| Comments |
The California Heritage Zinfandel Project is an ongoing collaboration between Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) and the University of California. The Zinfandel clones in the project were collected in the 1990's from historic old vine plantings in geographically diverse regions throughout California. The pre-1930’s vineyards were located in fourteen California counties, from Mendocino to San Bernardino. The team specifically sought vines with loose clusters and small berries. Evaluation and wine trials have been conducted on the clones since 1997. The identity of the clones has been reserved during the evaluation period in order to encourage objective assessments. This selection was originally designated Zinfandel Heritage clone 13, and the source remains confidential at this time. In 2014, ZAP revealed the identity (source) of four of the Heritage Zinfandel clones after publication of the results of a taste testing. The identity of those four clones is: Zinfandel FPS 10/15.1 (Teldeschi Vineyard, Dry Creek, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 24/24.1 (Lytton Springs Vineyard, Sonoma County), Zinfandel FPS 25/25.1 (R.W. Moore Vineyard, Napa County), and Zinfandel FPS 26 (Zeni Ranch, Mendocino County). |
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Zinfandel [56]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Picchetti Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, California |
| Comments |
Zinfandel 56 was collected as part of the Heritage Zinfandel Project initiated and managed by the University of California and Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP). The selection was initially known anonymously as California 'Heritage Zinfandel number 80 from Santa Clara'. The Heritage Zinfandel selections were maintained under code numbers at Foundation Plant Services pending testing and trials. Heritage Zinfandel 80, now known as Zinfandel FPS 56 and FPS 56.1, was donated by Ridge Vineyards and was collected from a vineyard at the historic Picchetti Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. In 2017, the selection qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard at FPS. |
