Thursday, January 22, 2009

Types Of White Zinfandel

White zinfandel is refreshing on warm summer days.


White zinfandel wines are best known for their young age, sweet taste and affordability. It is for these reasons that they are often served at parties and large group events. This specific type of blush wine pairs well with both sweet and spicy foods. White zinfandel is also ideal for picky wine drinkers. There are many types of white zinfandel wines available at local grocery stores.


Barefoot Cellar's White Zinfandel


This tropical wine features fresh notes of pineapple and citrus. The crisp taste of this blend is a mixture of sweet strawberry and pears. This particular white zinfandel is best known for being pleasantly soft and sweet. Barefoot Brewery is an award-winning California winery, most recently obtaining the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition in 2006. A bottle of Barefoot Cellar's White Zinfandel can be purchased at any fine foods store, and will generally retail for $6, as of December 2010.


Rabbit Ridge White Zinfandel


Known for having a light and crisp taste, this brand is a good option for someone who is seeking a zinfandel that is not too sweet. The makers of Rabbit Ridge wines leave the skins of the wine grapes on for a bit longer than most wineries. This creates a more flavorful wine with a rich color. A bottle of Rabbit Ridge White Zinfandel will cost you around $8, as of December 2010.








Beringer White Zinfandel Premier


This zinfandel is known for having a more powerful taste due to its rich notes of plum and raspberry. This white zinfandel, which is ideal to pair with desserts or a light meal, is a mellow wine that tastes best served chilled. As of December 2010, this wine sells for around $8.


Ariel White Zinfandel


Ariel White Zinfandel is a nonalcoholic wine, which is ideal to serve to people younger than 21 or those who do not drink. This wine has a blend of sweet raspberry and boysenberry flavors. It is an ideal base for a refreshing summer sangria; all you'll need to add is fresh berries, grapes and apples. This wine sells for $6, as of December 2010.

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