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zinfandel

zinfandel

7 8.4
A red wine from California with a rich, fruity taste
  • noun
  • /ˈzɪnfənˌdɛl/
  • US
: zinfandel
  • The Zinfandel wine from California is known for its bold fruit flavors and smooth finish.
  • zinfandel wine
  • bottle of zinfandel
  • glass of zinfandel

So some Pinot Noir and then some white Zinfandel, I'll do without.

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Examples

  • At dinner, I enjoyed a glass of Zinfandel that perfectly complemented the roasted chicken.

  • Black fruits jump from the nose with hints of vanilla and spice to offer a touch of depth, as a creamy palate full of dark fruits creates an easy-drinking Zinfandel.

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  • I celebrated last night with white zinfandel; it worked just fine.

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  • Her Behringer White Zinfandel rose used to be sweet.

  • I want the old vine Zinfandel.

    The Chateau Meroux (2011)

  • Some people want to keep the holiday patriotic and go with American wines, so red Zinfandel is always a great candidate.

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  • I ate at the Dancers: a slab of prime rib, a baked potato the size of a football, and a bottle of zinfandel.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Zinfandel is by nature a flamboyant wine, loved for its bold, dark fruits, high-octane nature, and juicy, low-tannin richness.

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  • Ridge is one of California's most highly regarded Zin producers, with winemaker Paul Draper creating some of Zinfandel's most elegant and renowned expressions.

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  • Obvious attention to detail and clever winemaking have created this tasty Zinfandel that may not please all Zin drinkers, but will certainly wow those who think Zin is always a sugary fruit bomb.

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Synonyms

red wine
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Wine made from dark grapes with the skins left on during making

is a California grape variety that yields dry, fruity wine

Surface Forms

zinfandel singular
zinfandels plural

Etymology

Zinfandel most likely comes from an old Austrian grape name Zierfandler that arrived in California in the 1800s. So zinfandel is the name of a grape and the wine made from it, even though the grape's original home is in Croatia and it is also like the Italian Primitivo.