Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of red grape grown extensively in California.
- noun A dry red wine made from this grape.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun small black grape grown chiefly in California; transplanted from Europe
- noun dry fruity red wine from California
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Notable among them are wines made with the native Primitivo di Manduria--which we call Zinfandel here in the US.
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Notable among them are wines made with the native Primitivo di Manduria--which we call Zinfandel here in the US.
Archive 2009-04-01 2009
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Francis Coppola Diamond Collection 2008 Red label Zinfandel $21.95 California
Thestar.com - Home Page Gord Stimmell 2010
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The 2007 Hartford Zinfandel from the Russian River Valley really excited, with an inviting nose of raspberry and cinnamon and an attractive fresh finish, while the 2009 Cline Cellars Big Break Zinfandel from Contra Costa County displayed a distinctive spicy, wild-berry character with enormous power and length.
California Dreamin' Will Lyons 2011
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Well, not directly from her, of course, but from her book, "The Way to Cook," which contains a great recipe called Zinfandel of Beef, a hearty, wine-enhanced braise.
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As a native Croat and a vintner, his interest in and knowledge of wines led him to the firm conviction that the wine Americans call Zinfandel had originated in Croatia.
American Chronicle 2008
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Versatile, tasty, and affordable, today's red blends can be made virtually anywhere, and include varieties such as Zinfandel as well as the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
Archive 2009-01-01 2009
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A medium bodied wine such as Red Zinfandel will always taste better with red meat while White Zinfandel which is a newly-developed wine in the market goes in tune with pasta with light sauce, fish and most light dishes.
Archive 2009-03-01 2009
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Versatile, tasty, and affordable, today's red blends can be made virtually anywhere, and include varieties such as Zinfandel as well as the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
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A medium bodied wine such as Red Zinfandel will always taste better with red meat while White Zinfandel which is a newly-developed wine in the market goes in tune with pasta with light sauce, fish and most light dishes.
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