0 a dry red wine made in California, or the grapes that it comes from
1 a dry, red wine made in California, or the grapes that it comes from
Zinfandel is often praised for its ability to reflect both its "terroir" and its winemaker's style and skill.
Estate grown grapes include zinfandel and petit syrah.
Zinfandel's thin-skinned grapes grow in large, tight bunches that are sometimes prone to bunch rot.