# Episode 261 - Old vine Zinfandel

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Podcast: [The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drinking-hour-with-david-kermode-foodfm-2140598)
Published: 2026-04-10T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AUDD9474490240.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2025

## Resource

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Though its origins lie in Europe, Zinfandel is one of California’s most famous grapes, renowned for the quality of the wines produced from heritage vineyards, yet it finds itself under threat. David finds out why, and how it can be saved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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