White Zinfandel

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Do You Drink White Zinfandel?

The weather is warming up, and when it does, Rosé wines are brought back into rotation in many households.

The weather is warming up, and when it does, Rosé wines are brought back into rotation in many households. But what about Rosé's sweeter — and generally cheaper — cousin, white Zinfandel?

Introduced in the '70s by Sutter Home as a way to use up excess Zinfandel crops, white Zin is often considered the non-wine-drinker's wine, for its sweet, fruity qualities and typically low alcohol content. But for every wine aficionado who scoffs at it, there's an equally avid white Zin loyalist. What's your stance? Do you drink white Zin?

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Definition: White Zinfandel

White Zinfandel A type of rosé or blush wine made from red Zinfandel grapes.


White Zinfandel
A type of rosé or blush wine made from red Zinfandel grapes. It takes its rosy pink color from the grape skins that are quickly removed from the juice after the grapes are pressed. By removing the skins, the transfer of dark pigments is prohibited. The wine is then made using the same process as white wine. The flavor is slightly sweet and pairs nicely with cream based pastas, fish, and other light dishes.