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- Garcha - 05-25-2001
Does anyone ever heard of a White Zinfandel? I thought Zinfandel is only red? If there is a white Zinfandel anyone know of any good labels?
Thanks in advance
- barnesy - 05-25-2001
White Zin is one of the most popular styles out there. Its made from the same grape, they just remove the skins/stems and other stuff before it gets that red. It leaves it pink. So its not actually a "white" zinfandel. Most people kind of consider it to be "soda pop" wine. But then again, its usually one of the first wines nonwine drinkers and beer drinkers start with. Its one of those wines that gets people into wine. Its fruity, sweet and usually very simple. I, myself, don't like it. My wife, on the other hand, loves it. Her favorite brand is Turning Leaf and it sells for about 7 bucks, tops.
Barnesy
- Drew - 05-25-2001
Garcha, a true Zinfandel virgin....how refreshing.
Drew
- winoweenie - 05-26-2001
Hi Garcha and welcome to the board. I wasn't aware there was a monastery in Wisconsin. WW
- Garcha - 05-27-2001
ok, may be I am a little dense, but I didn't get that joke about "monastry in WI". And this white zinfandel is for a friend. Dunno but some reason women like to make life difficult.
- Drew - 05-27-2001
We're pulling your leg, Garcha. Zinfandel is a red grape but much of it is produced as a white, little or no skin contact to the juice, which produces a simple, sweet, non-complex wine which most on this board wouldn't serve to their enemies. Red zin, BTW, is a most beautiful thing! Your ignorance of white zin makes one believe you were raised in a monastery, given the popularity of white zin. We're just poking a little fun. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
Drew
- Innkeeper - 05-28-2001
Guess my friends overlooked the fact that you asked for labels. There are some good ones. As a general rule be sure it is in a clear bottle, so you can check the color. A clear bluish hue is good. Orangey is bad. Look for Beringer, Buehler, Kenwood, Montevina, and for a great bargain M.K. Mondavi.