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Definition of zinfandel
: a dry red table wine made from a small black grape that is grown chiefly in California
also
: the grape
Examples of zinfandel in a Sentence
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Valravn Zinfandel 2017 Sonoma County, Calif., $21 Spicy and fruity in classic Sonoma County zinfandel style, this juicy red wine bursts with ripe flavors of raspberries and blackberries, seasoned with wild herbs. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "This aromatic French chardonnay from Burgundy tastes like a steal at $14," 9 Aug. 2019 With patience and precision, the winemakers of Terra d’Oro for years have been seeking harmony above all else in their non-vintage zinfandel port. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "This year's best local wine you can (mostly) get for under $20," 20 June 2018 Crafted from zinfandel grapes hailing from Southern California’s Cucamonga Valley, this pour offers exuberant concentration and ripe tannins. — Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, "Women winemakers tell their stories at Portland Wine Week," 1 July 2019 The menu will also include wine ice cream from Mercer’s Dairy, with zinfandel, merlot and chardonnay frozen treats. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, "Boozy ice cream scooped up at future Coventry shop," 16 July 2019 Or head for the dog- and kid-friendly Armida Winery tasting room, which sources zinfandel, pinot noir, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc from its mother ship winery near Healdsburg. — Allen Pierleoni, The Mercury News, "A weekend of beachy fun in Capitola-by-the-Sea," 16 June 2019 This example from Klinker Brick in Lodi, south of Sacramento and known more for brawny zinfandel than for white wine, is an argument in favor of planting more. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "At just $15, this soulful Spanish garnacha from a lesser-known region is a steal," 7 June 2019 Slip inside to the tasting bar ($10) for a lineup of award-winning wines, heavy on the zinfandels and Italian reds. — Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, "California wine country: 4 great Lodi wineries," 6 June 2019 Easton Wines As wine, the zinfandel grape is interpreted in all sorts of ways, from playful white zinfandel to somber port. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "Bright and intriguing wines in full bloom at these four foothill wineries | The Sacramento Bee," 9 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zinfandel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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