white zinfandel

Pink California varietal

White zinfandel is a pink wine made from red zinfandel grapes, with the skins removed early to prevent deep coloring.

It's typically sweet and light-bodied, popular as an entry-level wine in the United States.

Wine enthusiasts often dismiss it, but it outsells most other zinfandels: She ordered a glass of white zinfandel.

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG