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zinfandel

[ zin-fuhn-del ]

noun

  1. a black vinifera grape, grown in California.
  2. a dry red wine made from this grape in California.


Zinfandel

/ ˈzɪnfənˌdɛl /

noun

  1. a Californian wine grape originally transplanted from Europe and producing a quick-maturing fruity red wine
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zinfandel1

First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain, perhaps via Czech or Hungarian as a corruption of Zierfandler, an Austrian grape
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zinfandel1

C19: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

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

He remembers driving out to Georgetown, where Tony Picardo, a legendary supplier of zinfandel grapes brought up from California, held court.

Other varietals farmed in different regions took on different names even though the grapes are genetically identical, such as zinfandel and primitivo.

“I cut my teeth on white zinfandel,” she said.

Best bets are fruity reds, such as a bright zinfandel or a juicy Australian shiraz.

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