White Zinfandel wine is made from the red Zinfandel grape, but the grape skins are quickly removed after they are crushed so there is significantly less contact time with the heavily pigmented red grape skin, resulting in a pink/rose colored wine, instead of a deep red wine.
Zinfandel, meaning the red wine, is known for its rich, dark color scheme, medium to high tannin levels and a higher alcohol content. The Zinfandel feature flavors include: raspberry, blackberry, cherry, plums, raisins, spice and blackpepper all wrapped around various intensities of oak.
Food Pairings
White Zinfandel pairs well with a massive variety of foods, ranging from Cajun fare to Asian fare, from BBQ chicken to heavy-duty seafood entrees.
Zinfandel pairs well with red or white meat, fish tacos, spicy numbers or burgers.
Key Domestic Producers
Ravenswood
St. Francis
Limerick Land
Pezzi-King
Cline
Rosenblum
Edmeades
White Zinfandel Producers: Sutter Home, Beringer
