zinfandel
noun
a black vinifera grape, grown in California.
zinfandel
American
[zin-fuhn-del]
/ ˈzɪn fənˌdɛl /
noun
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a black vinifera grape, grown in California.
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a dry red wine made from this grape in California.
Zinfandel
British
/ ˈzɪnfənˌdɛl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of zinfandel
First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain, perhaps via Czech or Hungarian as a corruption of Zierfandler, an Austrian grape
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There’s plenty for visiting foragers to enjoy — in addition to the rows of sauvignon blanc, zinfandel and many other grape varieties, Wittstrom notes, there are around 40 different species of mushrooms on the ranch.
From Salon ● May 30, 2024
He remembers driving out to Georgetown, where Tony Picardo, a legendary supplier of zinfandel grapes brought up from California, held court.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
Other varietals farmed in different regions took on different names even though the grapes are genetically identical, such as zinfandel and primitivo.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 21, 2023
The winery helped launch the Dry Creek Valley in northern Sonoma County as a major wine region, especially with their sauvignon blanc and zinfandel.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 22, 2022
Made with chardonnay and zinfandel grapes, navel and Valencia oranges, and ripe Triple Crown blackberries, the vinegars taste great.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
The other 10% he kept for his own brand, Balletto Vineyards, which sells Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2025
Launched in March 2021, the California Zinfandel Trail hopes to reintroduce wine drinkers to zinfandels — and in doing so, change some preconceived notions about Paso’s heritage grape variety.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2022
For a Zinfandel parallel, Jukes 6 bursts with dark berries like blackberry and black currant, and is sweet, tart, and just a tiny bit bitter in all the right amounts.
From Salon ● Nov. 24, 2021
While that awful White Zinfandel wine fell out of favor, IPA’s are well-established and taste good to one segment of craft beer lovers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2018
On Fridays, back in Chicago, we had a standing date night, usually meeting downtown at a restaurant called Zinfandel after we’d both finished up work.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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