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 Zinfandel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zinfandel, also known as Zin, is a red-skinned wine grape popular in California for its intense fruitiness and lush texture.
Vintners use Zinfandel grapes to produce a wide range of wine styles including sweet White Zinfandels, light-bodied reds reminiscent of Beaujolais nouveau, full bodied dry reds, sweet late harvest dessert wines, and ports.
Typically, Zinfandel tastes of bramble and fresh or fermented red berries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinfandel   (434 words)

  
 ZINFANDEL
In California, Zinfandel is the #2 most widely planted red wine grape.
Unlike other California grapevines, zinfandel was able to withstand the disease, phylloxera, which dessimated California's grape industry for almost a quarter of a century.
A red grape variety grown principally in the Apulia region of southern Italy, primitivo is a bold, rich-flavored grape that tastes like Zinfandel for a reason.
http://www.winewebcentral.com/zinfandel   (220 words)

  
 Amador Vintner's Association - Zinfandel
Amador zinfandels are wonderful accompaniments the heartiest of foods, such as tomato-based pastas, grilled lamb, and spicy sausages.
The character of a red wine made from the zinfandel grape is determined not only by the style in which it is vinified, but also by the region in which it is grown.
When consumers chose a zinfandel, these critics lamented, they didn't know whether they were getting a pink, slightly sweet wine, a light, beaujolais-style wine, an elegant, medium-bodied wine, a heavy, tannic wine, or a high alcohol, late-harvest style wine.
http://www.amadorwine.com/zin.html   (685 words)

  
 California Zinfandel
California Zinfandel is a red, full-bodied wine with a peppery, berry nose, spicy fruit and lush supple texture.
Dancing Bull Zinfandel is derived from grapes from Lodi appellation.
The Zinfandel is usually a wine that consumers can take immediate advantage of for its luscious, rich fruit and drink during the first decade of its life.
http://www.buy-a-wine.com/contents/en-us/d9.html   (671 words)

  
 White Zinfandel Wine Information
White zinfandel is often a wine that new wine drinkers will "enter into wine drinking" with.
White zinfandel is a pale-rose wine colored that's very sweet.
That's not to say the zinfandel grape is new.
http://www.wineintro.com/types/whitezin.html   (464 words)

  
 Red Zinfandel Wine Guide
Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range.
Research has now shown that the Zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is still mostly grown in California.
Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine - it was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes.
http://www.lisashea.com/wine/types/bl_redzin.htm   (168 words)

  
 Ravenswood Zinfandel
The Cooke Zinfandel is a claret-style wine with lots of fruit flavor and tannins, but even in its youth the wine is balanced with fresh black cherry, anise, and vanilla flavors dominating.
As in 1990, the most sexy and flattering wine is the 1991 Cooke Vineyard Zinfandel.
“The 1992 Zinfandel Old Hill is rich, tannic, and alcoholic, with a spicy, overt, toasty, black-cherry nose, full-bodied, dense, concentrated flavors, and loads of spice, alcohol, and glycerin in the finish.
http://www.sigels.com/ecellars2/ravenswood_zinfandel.htm   (1489 words)

  
 Zinfandel: A Croatian-American Wine Story by Jasenka Piljac
The importance of Zinfandel in the US wine industry is evident, as it is considered to be one of America's most important red wine grapes.
In this very laboratory, DNA profiling was used to confirm that Primitivo di Gioia, a grape with a long tradition in the Puglia region, is a genetically identical synonym of the famous American grape.
Zinfandel: A Croatian-American Wine Story by Jasenka Piljac
http://www.crozinfandel.com   (856 words)

  
 *Northwest Zinfandel
Zinfandel is also a component of most California "jug" wines, since it is the most widely planted red wine grape.
Zinfandel was for many years somewhat of a mystery grape, as far as its origins are concerned.
Zinfandel aficionados believe these "old vines" produce the best wines, because the older vineyards set a smaller crop and the grapes tend to ripen more evenly.
http://www.northwest-wine.com/northwestwinezinfandel.html   (1070 words)

  
 PairingWine.com » Zinfandel
Even though Zinfandel is a red grape, this wine has achieved popularity when has been made as a rosé sweet wine.
Zinfandel is a red grape which has the same genetic code of Italian Primitivo, a variety especially grown in Puglia region.
Regardless the origin of this grape, the history tells that this grape has been named Primitivo in Italy by Benedictine monks in the 17th century because of its early maturity.
http://www.pairingwine.com/index.php?p=103   (560 words)

  
 Zinfandel Wine Grape Variety - Cellarnotes.net
Zinfandel is a grape variety that has been important almost exclusively in California.
White Zinfandel is a Zinfandel rose that is left slightly sweet with an acid balance.
Recent DNA tests indicate that Zinfandel is actually the same as the Primitivo grape found in Italy.
http://www.cellarnotes.net/zinfandel_grape.html   (122 words)

  
 Zinfandel's Fervent Fans
More approachable early on than Cabernet Sauvignon because of softer tannins, Zinfandel can be enjoyed with a wide variety of foods, from roast chicken and sauteed duck to pastas, sausages and hearty meat dishes.
The Zinfandel in question is, of course, red wine, although "red Zinfandel" is redundant; there is Zinfandel and then there is white Zinfandel, and only the latter requires a color modifier.
Most of the wines were from the 1993 vintage, an excellent year for Zinfandel, with 1994 promising to be even better.
http://www.sallys-place.com/beverages/wine/vintnerschoice/zinf_fans.htm   (1359 words)

  
 Zinfandel
Beyond this, they have claimed that since Italians have historically referred to Italian Zinfandel as Primitivo and that the name Zinfandel originated in the United States, it is therefore a name that belongs distinctly to California-produced Zinfandel grapes and wines.
There are a number of aspects to this: for example, Zinfandel is the only wine grape varietal considered to be unique to the US by the ATF It once was the most widely planted varietal in California.
California wine producers argue that Zinfandel is a historic name for a specific wine produced only in California, much as the Mexicans have for the name Tequila.
http://www.american.edu/ted/zinfandel.htm   (2386 words)

  
 Zinfandel Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com
The Zinfandel grape is also used as a base for
As Zinfandel's popularity increases, more and more enterprising Italian Primitivo growers are labeling their wines "Zinfandel" and exporting them to the United States.
One popular style is White Zinfandel, a fruity-flavored white wine that's usually slightly sweet and ranges in color from light to dark pink.
http://www.epicurious.com/drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=8601   (357 words)

  
 Zinfandel
Zinfandel for many years was considered to be a native American grape.
While some distain White Zinfandel wines, the popularity of these semi sweet blush wines cannot be denied.
The disadvantages of this grape are that the bunches can ripen unevenly.
http://judgedolph.com/newsite/ProdServ/Zinfandel.asp   (450 words)

  
 Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a grape that leads to confusion.
The Zinfandel grape itself is a bit problematic.
I once had a memorable meal with a bottle of Montevina Zinfandel Nuevo and my mother's Czech pot roast.
http://www.winecountry.com/yatp/zinlook.html   (679 words)

  
 Zinfandel finds its footing in February
Chocolate, black-pepper and blackberry flavors dominate this lush, spicy, well-balanced zinfandel from an underrated producer.
Its 2001 Continente Vineyard zinfandel ($23) from the rarely seen San Francisco Bay region is a plump, plummy wine with flavors of black cherry, anise and black pepper.
Ridge's 2001 Sonoma Station zinfandel ($22) from Sonoma County is a particularly spicy wine but not a blockbuster.
http://www.azcentral.com/home/wine/articles/0220zinfandel20.html   (896 words)

  
 Gang of Pour - Zinfandel Timeline - ZAP '99
Zinfandel is the only wine grape varietal considered to be unique to the U.S. by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Zinfandel vineyards in California have grown from a total of 34,000 to 50,000 acres; this establishes Zinfandel once more as the state's number one red wine variety, as it was 100 years earlier.
Zinfandel continues to be an important variety in most red table wines; a few wineries develop a reputation for outstanding Zinfandel varietal wines.
http://www.gangofpour.com/zap99/timeline.html   (784 words)

  
 In praise of Zinfandel
Ironically, one thing that saved Zinfandel from itself was white Zinfandel, the hugely popular blush wine made from the red Zinfandel grape.
Though devotees consider Zinfandel America’s heritage wine, it is not native to this country.
While the 2000 Zinfandel vintage was rated "good" by Wine Spectator magazine, the 2001 and 2002 vintages are stellar.
http://wine.msn.com/article.aspx?aid=77&?cm=AlsoonMSN-PF   (790 words)

  
 Zinfandel is Uniquely American
Zinfandel, often called America's own classic variety, is intruiguing for a few reasons: the fruity, gutsy wines it produces, the fact that Zinfandel remains pretty much exclusively an American wine, and also because it's a little mysterious -- no one is quite certain where Zinfandel came from.
The other theory holds that Zinfandel is related to the Primitivo grape of the Apulia region of Italy (like Zinfandel, Primitivo produces rich, full-bodied reds usually high in alcohol and tannin).
Zinfandel is all about pleasure: It's a mouthful of ripe, succulent fruit and berry-tinged spice.
http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/pages/c00076.asp   (481 words)

  
 On Wine: Zinfandel's appeal is still unexplained
Of course, there are also white zinfandel wines that are made by separating the dark skins of the grapes from the clear juice before fermentation.
At first it was thought that Agoston Haraszthy, Hungarian emigre, rascal and ersatz father of California wines, brought the grape to the Golden State from Hungary in the mid-19th century but, alas, he was eaten by alligators in Nicaragua before he could debunk the theory.
Zinfandel seems an unlikely cult wine, but its devotees are legion.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/food/70357_wine15.shtml   (1239 words)

  
 The Wine Maven - A peek at Zinfandel
The Zinfandel grape has been grown in many parts of California for over a century and several wineries are harvesting these grapes from rehabilitated 80 to 100+ year old vines of which the best make stunningly rich, lush wines.
The Wine to Have for Thanksgiving 1999 (or Zinfandel 101)
There are characteristic differences in wines made from the same grape variety bottled by the same winemaker, but with grapes grown in different plots of land.
http://www.foodweb.com/maven/maven01.html   (705 words)

  
 Tastings: White zinfandel continues its story of success
When the red zinfandel wines made a comeback in the '90s, many of these vineyards were still around to provide producers with top quality grapes.
Typically, white zinfandel is a pink fruity wine with some sweetness, meant to be served chilled.
As wine consumers, we are indebted to the white zinfandel boom for saving many of the old zinfandel vineyards from being replanted with other varietals.
http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20020808wine6.asp   (602 words)

  
 Sutter Home Winery : Wine : Zinfandel
The flavors in this medium-bodied wine are bright and juicy, with a zesty spiciness and supple tannins.
Sutter Home's California Zinfandel is vinified primarily from grapes grown in the Sierra Foothill and Lodi regions.
This delicious Zinfandel displays classic varietal character with a fresh berry aroma and a hint of spicy black pepper.
http://www.sutterhome.com/html/wine/zin.html   (98 words)

  
 Geyser Peak - Our Wines
Pair this supple, vibrant Zinfandel with roasted meats or hearty pasta dishes.
Luscious Zinfandel clusters were harvested and crushed at optimal ripeness.
Sweet plum and vanilla bean aromas pair with plush tannins to grace this medium-bodied, fruit-driven wine with a rich bouquet and fleshy texture.
http://www.geyserpeakwinery.com/ourwines/winedetail.aspx?id=33   (288 words)

  
 Vineyard probing roots of Zinfandel
Zinfandel has been the backbone of U.S. wine production for more than 100 years, from its prominent role on the table of 19th century immigrants to the modern "lite" version, White Zinfandel, and the excellent, spicy red Zinfandels made today, Reisen says.
While you wouldn't necessarily know it from tasting California Zins, Zinfandel growers are operating at a competitive disadvantage relative to producers of varieties that the Europeans have been analyzing for many years; a vineyard study of Champagne varieties is in its 50th year, for example.
UC Davis professor Carole Meredith found an exact genetic match of Zinfandel in, of all places, Croatia, where the grape is called, of all things, crljenak kastelanski.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/11/13/WIG912VO5C1.DTL   (1128 words)

  
 Top Selling Zinfandel at NapaCabs.com
Rombauer Vineyards' 2002 Zinfandel has a lush, aromatic medley of ripe blackberries, boysenberries, and raspberries in th.
Focused aromas of cherries, spice, roasted coffee, and oak vanillin lead way to more funky aromas of earth and forest flo.
Edmeades 2001 Zinfandel Mendocino Ridge Alden Vineyard Late Harvest
http://www.winesexperience.com/best_selling_Zinfandel.aspx?&name=Top-Selling-Wine-Zinfandel   (284 words)

  
 ZOW -- Zinfandel on the Web -- Reviews and Links to wineries
It's hard to complain about a $5 wine in today's inflated market when the wine is actually drinkable.
The high fruit acid in the wine needs to meld with the wine, though.
I was in Aspen recently at a hot restaurant and got into a discussion with the sommelier and this wine came up in the conversation.
http://www.dvorak.org/zinfandel/drink.htm   (2960 words)

  
 Zinfandel
Summers 2002 Russian River Zinfandel is made from grapes purchased from a select vineyard in the Russian River appellation of Sonoma County.
The aromas are dominated by inviting ripe, red spicy Zinfandel fruit and toasty vanilla spice from new American oak barrels.
The palate is soft and concentrated with flavor of briary black fruit, nutmeg and allspice.
http://www.summerswinery.com/zinfande.htm   (565 words)

  
 Marietta Cellars / Our Wines
These are grapes that produce wines with the maximum concentration of fruit and complex flavors.
The wines currently produced are Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, a proprietary blend called Old Vine Red, and a limited-quantity special blend called Angeli Cuvée.
The initial case production for Marietta Cellars' Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon was only about 3,000 cases combined.
http://www.mariettacellars.com/welcome.html   (278 words)

  
 Zinfandel
In this lively book, Sullivan dispels the false legend that has obscured Zinfandel's history for almost a century, reveals the latest scientific findings about the grape's European roots, shares his thoughts on the quality of the wines now being produced, and looks to the future of this remarkable grape.
The grape, grown predominantly in California, has acquired an almost mythic status--in part because of the caliber of its wines and its remarkable versatility, and in part because of the mystery surrounding its origins.
"California has long claimed zinfandel as its own - a (possibly) native grape whose bottled issue included, in the 1970s, high-alcohol red wines best suited for drinking with takeout pizza and, in the 1980s, blush wines ("white" zinfandels) that strongly appealed to people who didn't really like wine.
http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/10047.html   (1372 words)

  
 Sutter Home Winery : Wine : White Zinfandel
The grapes for this bottling were harvested early in the growing season (early to mid-August) at low sugars (18-19 degrees Brix) and relatively high acids to maximize the freshness typical of this wine.
Delicious enjoyed well-chilled as an aperitif, White Zinfandel is perfect partner to all types of foods, particularly those which have slight heat or spiciness such as Asian or Latin cuisine.
Sutter Home White Zinfandel is produced from red Zinfandel grapes grown in the Upper Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin valleys.
http://www.sutterhome.com/wine/wz.html   (155 words)

  
 Zinfandels Restaurant at Sutter Creek by Greg West Gourmet Food in Amador County
Zinfandels at Sutter Creek is original gourmet cuisine.
Try a bottle of Kosmic Zinfandel Wine by Chef Greg West himself.
Zinfandels at Sutter Creek and Kazmic Wine ©; 2003
http://www.zinfood.com   (75 words)

  
 Zinfandel
Zinfandel grapes are a real pain in the
Zinfandel to ripen evenly and so it is usually picked very late in the
of the berries growing in the bunch or cluster of Zinfandel grapes on the
http://www.dallassecretwine.com/Zinfandel.html   (1418 words)

  
 DEUX AMIS WINES
Smooth yet robust, the wine fills your palate with layers of flavors-blackberry, cherry, raspberry and plum mingle with toasty oak and hints of licorice and black pepper.
Well-balanced with a lasting finish, our 2002 Sonoma County Zinfandel is a wine to be enjoyed by itself or with a meal.
Bright enticing aromas of fresh raspberries and cherries mingle with vanilla and white pepper.
http://www.deuxamiswines.com/deuxamiswines/dawines.htm   (471 words)

  
 Zinfandel
The wine list is outstanding as long as you have American wines.
Zinfandel only carries American mad spirits and wines.
For all of you Bourbon drinkers, Zinfandel carries the best selections in town.
http://www.cigarsmokermag.com/restaurants/zinfandel.htm   (233 words)

  
 White Zinfandel - Glossary from Hormel Foods
Produced from the zinfandel grape varietal, white zinfandel remains pale in color because the skins are quickly removed after the grapes are crushed, this stops the transfer of color from the skin's pigments.
Contrary to what the name suggests, white zinfandel is a rosé (or blush), wine rather than a white wine.
Although some are quite dry, White zinfandels are generally sweet and easy to enjoy.
http://www.hormel.com/kitchen/glossary.asp?id=37296&catitemid=36   (148 words)

  
 Montevina Winery White Zinfandel Awarded Top Honors at Calif. State Fair
A fresh and lively wine, with great zinfandel berry character and a pretty pink color, Montevina Amador County White Zinfandel is wonderful for sipping or as a versatile partner to a wide variety of foods.
In 1988, the Trinchero family of Napa Valley purchased the winery, and established it as one of California's finest producers of zinfandel and Italian varietals such as sangiovese and barbera.
``This award shows that with Amador County zinfandel, great things are possible!'' The California Exposition and State Fair Commercial Wine Competition was first held in 1855, and is arguably the most meaningful of the major competitions restricted to California wines.
http://www.thewineman.com/montevina_.htm   (489 words)

  
 white zinfandel
The white juice is left in contact with the red skin of the grape for a short period of time, giving it a "blush" color.
Consumers liked that it was sweeter than most wines (and it was a pretty color).
Many people were introduced to the wine category through White Zinfandel.
http://www.winewebcentral.com/whtzin/Home.htm   (94 words)

  
 Zinfandel: Seismo-Zombie Reviews
A great wine to drink with a spicy sausage dinner.
BW: Alluring with its sharp zin nose and burgundy hue, the Pedroncelli is a medium-bodied dry red.
REVIEW: I bought this Zinfandel on sale ($10) without any prior knowledge other than having seen the label in many local wine stores and supermarkets.
http://clifty.com/wine/zinfandel.html   (1643 words)

  
 Delights of red zinfandel
Indeed, at one time, many vintners were tearing out their old zinfandel vines to make room for more popular grapes such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon.
The European origins of this grape are in question, but no one disputes that zinfandel is a uniquely American wine.
It's such a big part of American wine history that it's a shame consumers fail to recognize the quality of the grape and the wines that come from it.
http://www.azcentral.com/home/wine/articles/0923redzin23.html   (427 words)

  
 AWS'ers Wine Log - Zinfandel - "All American Grape"
So this 4th of July raise a glass of that "All American Grape" Zinfandel and toast this great country we are in.
It has long been believed that it was an Italian lost son fathered by the Primitivo Grape.
AWS'ers Wine Log - Zinfandel - "All American Grape"
http://awscincy.com/b2blog/index.php/2005/06/29/zinfandel_all_american_grape   (546 words)

  
 White Zinfandel Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com
White Zinfandel is not a white wine but rather what's called a
Introduced in the United States in the late 1970s, White Zinfandel wines found a niche in the early 1980s as the white-wine boom took off and producers searched for a channel for the red-grape surplus.
White Zinfandel Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com
http://www.epicurious.com/drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=8537   (248 words)

  
 Sonoma County's Loxton Wines handcrafts Syrah and Zinfandel wines with a sense of place, reflecting unique vineyard ...
Sonoma County's Loxton Wines handcrafts Syrah and Zinfandel wines with a sense of place, reflecting unique vineyard sites capable of producing the exceptional fruit necessary for outstanding wines.
It is the intent of Loxton Cellars to be a "reference point" producer of Syrah and Zinfandel.
The aim is to produce balanced and complex wines with a sense of origin, reflecting unique vineyard sites capable of producing the exceptional fruit necessary for outstanding wines.
http://www.loxtonwines.com   (115 words)

  
 Zinfandel, more '99s- May '01
Notes and impressions from a tasting of mostly '99 Zinfandel - Saturday, May 26, 2001, at the Wine Exchange in Orange, CA.
Full mouthfeel, a bit astringent or acidic on the palate, with ample fruit, and very long tasty finish.
Nose of rich sweet raspberry jam, with an Asian spice and sweet sawdust note.
http://www.grape-nutz.com/tastings/zins01_05.html   (1253 words)

  
 Cedarville Vineyard: Wines / 2003 Zinfandel
Tasting Note: This vintage, the wine shows tasty black cherry and crème Brule flavors to match the usual complement of raspberry fruit in the nose and mouth.
As has been the case the last couple of years, our final blend is a strict selection of our four favorite of the six vineyard blocks of our Zinfandel field (we sold off the wine from the other two blocks).
The 2003 Zinfandel delivers the characteristics we enjoy in our favorite Zins: ripeness, juiciness, rich texture, and food friendliness.
http://www.cedarvillevineyard.com/wines/zinfandel.html   (242 words)

  
 Zinfandel: Blind Tastings
Rich smooth zinfandel taste, without the sharp edge often found in zins.
Afterward -- after tasting all the others, this wine has the sharpest bite of the four...
(Of course, I have only recently started drinking zins, so this is a bluff -- I don't know what is standard for zinfandel!) This zin has a lot more to say than #1: chocolate raspberries, a cool late harvest, a productive development while hibernating somewhere in a dark cellar.
http://clifty.com/wine/zinfandel-T.html   (1278 words)

  
 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Syrah Wines Russian River Valley California
Finding plenty of compact blackberry and dried plum fruit in its cinnamon and quiet, cherry-influenced aromas, this fairly full-bodied bottling is very nicely balanced from front to back, and its pert, juicy flavors pick up engaging hints of caramel, dark chocolate and toffee along the way.
The winery and Collins Vineyard are located on the southern edge of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California.
If you want to taste Zinfandel at it's most Pinot Noir-like pristine - the sort of Zin only the Russian River Valley can create - then it's Limerick Lane you should seek out.
http://www.limericklanewines.com   (500 words)

  
 Zinfandel Wine Page
There has been much speculation regarding the origins of Zinfandel.
California red wines, with many of the best bottlings available in for just $15 or
for Zinfandel, but plenty of good wines also come from other areas including
http://www.lovethegrape.com/Zinfandel.html   (385 words)

  
 PETERSON WINES - TRADIZIONALE ZINFANDEL
A traditional field-blend vineyard; a small portion is planted with mixed black varieties such as Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro, along with a few white grape varieties.
Our Tradizionale Zinfandel, produced from an old-vine, field-blend Zinfandel and a younger dry-farmed Zin, offers luscious aromas of freshly picked berries with a touch of black pepper.
Located on the hillside above Canyon Road, this 10-year-old dry-farmed, head-trained 100% Zinfandel vineyard produces grapes that reflect the essence of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel.
http://www.petersonwinery.com/zintrad2000.html   (171 words)

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