White zinfandel is a rose rather than a true white wine.
As its light pink color reveals, white zinfandel is in fact a rose rather than a true white wine. Its flavor is refreshingly sweet and fruity, which makes it perfect for a warm summer day. Thanks to its sweetness, white zinfandel is a perfect introduction to wine for those who enjoy the sweetness of carbonated beverages and fruit juices. Serving white zinfandel correctly will help bring out its true flavor. Pair it carefully to ensure that it complements the food you are serving with it, as it can be too sweet for many dishes.
Instructions
1. Put your white zinfandel in the refrigerator 60 to 90 minutes before you wish to serve it. Chilling it too much can mask its delicate flavors, but this is not a wine that you should serve at room temperature. Ideally, your white zinfandel should be between 40 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit when you serve it.
2. Pour the white zinfandel into rose glasses. These short, boxy glasses have a narrow bowl that curves gently inward, and then flares out very slightly at the top. If you do not have glasses designed for rose, use similarly shaped glasses or white wine glasses for your white zinfandel.
3. Serve the white zinfandel with relatively light meals. It is not full-bodied enough to stand up to strong, intense or heavy meals. Instead, serve it with light pastas, fish and other seafood, pizza and light, summery dishes.
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