My favorite summer Zinfandel of the moment is by Watts Winery in Lodi, which may be the best Zin you’ve never had. I will admit that people who know my background — and that I’m a native of Lodi — may suspect that I’m being just a tad too supportive of the hometown juice. Personal bias is never out of the question, especially when it comes to wine. But before my readers begin to roll their eyes at my glowing remarks, I should point out that I actually tasted wines from several Lodi wineries today, and Watts [... read more ...]