Zinfandel Definition

zĭnfən-dĕl
noun
A variety of red grape grown extensively in California.
American Heritage
A dry red wine made chiefly in California.
Webster's New World
The dark grape from which it is made.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Zinfandel

Noun

Singular:
Zinfandel
Plural:
zinfandels

Origin of Zinfandel

  • Unknown origin; wine sense used from 1896, grape sense from 1880.

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Zinfandel Sentence Examples

  • Rose is light and fruity, a popular picnic wine in Provence, while white zinfandel, made in California, is a sweet wine made from Zinfandel grapes that are picked early.

  • Since 1981, the winery has produced quality wines, starting with their 1981 vintage Pinot Noir, and ultimately branching out to include Zinfandel and Chardonnay.

  • Ridge is one of Sonoma's most well-known Zinfandel makers.

  • The juicy, spicy wines are not for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a full-bodied, deep purple wine to pair with spicy foods, then Zinfandel is a great choice.

  • Early plantings included Reisling, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon.

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