How to Use zinfandel in a Sentence

zinfandel

noun

• Fans of old-style zinfandel should take note and stock up.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
• Almost 60 percent of the old vines in the Bedrock vineyard are zinfandel.
  — Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 6 Nov. 2015
• Best bets are fruity reds, such as a bright zinfandel or a juicy Australian shiraz.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2023
• The winery supplies a house zinfandel for Chez Panisse.
  — Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
• 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, 6 June 2019
• So think pinot noir, rosé, riesling, zinfandel and, of course, bubbles.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2019
• For red wines, choose pinot noir, cabernet, merlot or even a zinfandel.
  — Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020
• In 1989, Wright took cuttings the Comini vines to plant more zinfandel.
  — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2021
• And the 100 percent zinfandel grapes in this lush and powerful red are special.
  — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 12 June 2017
• Domestic rosés get a bad rap, thanks to years of sticky-sweet white zinfandel, but this homage to French Bandol-style wine proves that pink doesn't mean swill.
  — Joseph Hernandez, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2017
• Without it, the winemaker risked losing 160 tons of fruit, much of it zinfandel.
  — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2019
• The zinfandels, from the oldest vines in Paso, are also stellar.
  — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 14 June 2017
• There’s no more pleasurable way to end a meal than with a square of exceptional dark chocolate and a glass of zinfandel.
  — Bryn Mooth, Cincinnati.com, 8 Feb. 2018
• Most wine lovers know Ridge for its grand Monte Bello cabernet and savory zinfandels.
  — Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 29 Sep. 2017
• Better known for its onions than its zinfandels, the farm country of west-central India boasts three dozen wineries.
  — Hiroko Masuike, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2020
• The menu will also include wine ice cream from Mercer’s Dairy, with zinfandel, merlot and chardonnay frozen treats.
  — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, 16 July 2019
• The Queen is Rorick’s Calaveras County blend of trousseau noir, mondeuse, zinfandel, barbera, and grenache.
  — oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
• Inglenook also makes an excellent zinfandel, along with a syrah and two whites.
  — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2016
• The Frizz!, a zinfandel-petite sirah blend, is named after his mother, Juanita.
  — Emilee Robinson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Aug. 2017
• Easton Wines As wine, the zinfandel grape is interpreted in all sorts of ways, from playful white zinfandel to somber port.
  — Mike Dunne, sacbee, 9 May 2018
• Cabernet, pinot, and zinfandel account for a lot of what went unpicked, according to global wine and grape broker Ciatti.
  — Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 21 Feb. 2020
• Except for the stubborn, foolhardy few who will not relinquish their white zinfandel — courage, comrades!
  — Connie Ogle, miamiherald, 11 May 2017
• Featuring Caberenet Sauvignon, syrah, and zinfandel, the Fire Sign is no shrinking violet and another wine suited to lovers of big, bold red wine.
  — Dave Eckert, kansascity.com, 19 May 2017
• While other winemakers may exploit bourbon barrels for three or so months, Parker doubled down, leaving the zinfandel on the wood for six months.
  — Mike Dunne, sacbee, 11 Oct. 2017
• A dolcetto from northwestern Italy would also work well, as would a fresh, restrained zinfandel.
  — David Tanis, New York Times, 30 June 2017
• Yet, once in a while, a winemaker will make a stab at this more accessible, refreshing and versatile style of zinfandel.
  — Mike Dunne, sacbee, 9 May 2018
• For most of the 20th century, zinfandel was California’s No. 1 grape.
  — Marnie Old, Philly.com, 23 Oct. 2017
• 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, 16 June 2019
• There are limitless places to taste vinos from Healdsburg, which include pinot noir, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and zinfandel.
  — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2023
• The zinfandel gives it a decidedly juicy American accent.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 15 Sep 2024