I saw this in a recent article:

"Vineyards on the Croatian island of Hvar produce primarily white wine.
But the area is also known for a red grape called plavac mali, or mali
plavac. Many believe this is the original zinfandel."

Any thoughts on plavac mali?

Story link:
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/mld/san...ne/7834626.htm

Thanks

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Henry > wrote in message >...
> I saw this in a recent article:
>
> "Vineyards on the Croatian island of Hvar produce primarily white wine.
> But the area is also known for a red grape called plavac mali, or mali
> plavac. Many believe this is the original zinfandel."
>
> Any thoughts on plavac mali?

Henry, the story of the origins of Zinfandel has been shifting over
the years as new evidence comes in. According to the best authority
on this subject, Dr. Carole Meredith at UC Davis, it's the other way
around: Zinfandel is actually one of the parents of plavac mali. You
might like to read this article on the subject:
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Da...5,1572,00.html

- Mark W.

Here is afw's FAQ on the subject:

http://www.virtual-ink.com.au/afw-faq/faq003.htm

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Joe "Beppe" Rosenberg
"Mark Willstatter" > wrote in message
om...
> Henry > wrote in message
>...
> > I saw this in a recent article:
> >
> > "Vineyards on the Croatian island of Hvar produce primarily white wine.
> > But the area is also known for a red grape called plavac mali, or mali
> > plavac. Many believe this is the original zinfandel."
> >
> > Any thoughts on plavac mali?
>
> Henry, the story of the origins of Zinfandel has been shifting over
> the years as new evidence comes in. According to the best authority
> on this subject, Dr. Carole Meredith at UC Davis, it's the other way
> around: Zinfandel is actually one of the parents of plavac mali. You
> might like to read this article on the subject:
> http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Da...5,1572,00.html
>
> - Mark W.