The Grape Debate - Are they the same?

There's been much discussion and debate over Primitivo and Zinfandel being the same grape. Genetically they are identical, however the Primitivo ripens about a week earlier than Zinfandel, and if you do a taste test side by side with Zinfandel and Primitivo out of the same vineyard, there is a distinct difference. We have both Primitivo and Zinfandel in our vineyard. Once open, you can come try both Zinfandel and Primitivo here at the winery and experience the difference between the two for yourself. For a little more info on these two varietals, check out this older, but informative article. or try this zin overview at wikipedia.