The early Swan Zinfandels, especially from the estate, were cult wines (one of the first in California, I think). I believe Joel Petersen also got his start at Swan.
-Al
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Wine writer Roy Brady explored Joseph Swan 's early Zinfandel wines in this piece from 1973.
Wine World, Vol. 2 No. 6
“A Swan Song in Reverse: Super Zin”
by Roy Brady
August/September, 1973
Mr Brady’s brief survey of Zinfandel styles can be found along with many of his other articles:
Internet Archive
Roy Brady: Wine Book Collector and Writer: Conversation Between Roy Brady, Betty Brady, Gail Unzelman and Bo Simons at the Brady Home in Northridge, California, July 18, 1991
Interviewed by Gail Unzelman & Bo Simons
Wine Library Associates of Sonoma County
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