red grape

Zinfandel

Warm; reaches jammy extremes in California's hotter valleys.

Known as: Primitivo, Crljenak, Tribidrag

Zinfandel is California's adopted grape with a Croatian heart - large, spicy, jammy reds that are as at home with a barbecue as they are on the medal stand.

Its dark fruit, peppery kick and sweet spice make it uniquely American and unmistakable.

For the buyer, Zinfandel delivers bold, friendly reds that are perfect for casual American cooking and gatherings.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

blackberryraspberryblack cherrypeppervanilla

Flavour

blackberryraspberry jamblack peppersweet spicejam

Food Pairing

  • · barbecue
  • · grilled sausage
  • · pepperoni pizza
  • · lamb shanks
  • · cured meats

Notable Zinfandel Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Zinfandel.