Welcome to the Zorvino Blog — where wine, food, and curiosity meet.
From behind-the-scenes winery insights to bistro menu updates, fun facts about fermentation, and answers to all your grape-growing questions, our blog serves up a little bit of everything. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just vino-curious, we invite you to explore, learn, and enjoy the flavorful world of wine with us!
Dive into our archive of past articles below, where you’ll find a wealth of wine tips, food pairings, creative recipes, and more. New articles are published every Wednesday and Friday, so be sure to check back for fresh content each week!
This month’s drink special, Fig Blossom, is sweet & luscious with a pop of acidity from the lemonade. It’s soft, delicate flavors make it perfect for pairing with say, a charcuterie board, or even a melty grilled cheese with brie & jam. Our Fig-get About It wine, lemonade, Z Bubbly (but soda water works just… Read More »
Back in January, we delved into how hybrid grape varieties are developed. Now, we’ll look into a brief history of hybrid grapes in Europe and why they might be our future. The Species While there are dozens of documented & recognized species of grapes worldwide, the two we’ll be looking at today are Vitis vinifera… Read More »
What goes together better than wine & chocolate for Valentine’s Day!? Pairing the two together isn’t necessary, but it can be fun! Feel free to experiment OR use our handy guide for inspiration. How to Pair Wine & Chocolate As a general rule, wine should be just a tad sweeter than the chocolate to avoid… Read More »
New year, new trends! Let’s take a look at some of the wine trends expected to define 2026 and how we’re approaching them. Crisp Whites & Chillable Reds People are taking a more relaxed approach to wine. The days of the heavily oaked & full-bodied reds are fading. The average wine consumer is looking for… Read More »
In a previous post, we touched on the varieties grown at the vineyard – most of which are cold hardy hybrid varieties bred and developed at the University of Minnesota (six out of our nine to be exact!). But how are these varieties developed? The Criteria There are three main criteria looked for in grape… Read More »
We want to take the time to highlight our Winter Bistro Menu. It features all the comfort foods we’re craving this time of year including Sweet Potato Croquettes, Chicken & Squash Quesadilla, and Short Rib & Roasted Root Vegetables! Shown on the right are the Crispy Miso-Maple Brussels Sprouts: crispy Brussels sprouts, smothered in a… Read More »
Let’s Recap! It’s been a few months since our last Winemaking 101 post so let’s do a quick recap! In the first steps of the wine making process, both red and white grapes undergo crushing and destemming. White grapes immediately go into the press to be turned into juice and are then pumped into stainless… Read More »
Who doesn’t love a Shirley Temple? A blend of ginger ale or lemon lime soda, grenadine, and garnished with a maraschino cherry. While delicious as is, we’ve decided to take it to the next level with our take on the classic beverage! A base of our Cherriez wine, topped with ginger ale, a splash of… Read More »
Christmas is right around the corner and New Year’s soon after. To make your busy holiday season just a little bit easier (and save you some money!) we’ve specially selected six wines for you to mix & match and Pick 6 for $75: Moscato, Viognier Reserve, Lambrusco, Zinfandel Reserve, Black Magic, & Sugar Plum. Bring… Read More »
A wine cocktail with a festive twist! Our Sugar Plum Punch features our Sugar Plum wine – 100% plum wine, aged with an aromatic blend of baking spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, & cardamom, and fortified to 18%. It’s topped off with our Birch wine for the warm caramel undertones, a splash of ginger… Read More »
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