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Boxed Blush White Zinfandel Wine
2008 CHEFSBEST® AWARD FOR BEST TASTE WINNER
Peter Vella
What Makes a Great Boxed Blush White Zinfandel Wine?
Exotic varieties and multi-syllabic labels are fine, but sometimes the backyard party or graduation celebration calls for a nice blush white zinfandel wine. As wineries do away with traditional corks and evolve, it’s high time you consider the economy and taste of a quality boxed wine.
The best boxed blush white zinfandels will look just like their bottled counterparts, ranging from a pale pinkish color to a darker rose hue.
Good blush white zinfandel wines will have a moderate aroma, significantly lower than what you would expect from a burgundy. A blush white zinfandel should have a high degree of complexity, meaning you should be able to discern a variety of notes in the aroma.
Sweetness is the most predominant taste in a great boxed blush white zinfandel wine, joined by a less intense sourness.
High-quality blush white zinfandel wines will have a layered taste, with bright and discernible fruit, melon, peach, and alcohol notes. The wine should taste natural, refreshing, and be easy to drink.
The texture of a quality blush white zinfandel should have a moderate thickness that leaves a slight residual film on the glass. Some dryness is expected, but the wine should be smooth and easy to swallow.
We know what makes a great blush white zinfandel wine, but what makes a bad one?
The worst blush white zinfandel wine we tested was thick, like apple juice, and left an alcoholic burn on the palate. Others had dull, muted, and washed out tastes, with an unpleasant watery texture.
Why is Peter Vella the best boxed blush white zinfandel wine?
Peter Vella won the ChefsBest Award because their blush white zinfandel was fresh and crisp, making our experts forget there ever was a stigma associated with boxed wines. The flavors were well-rounded, and the texture was light and smooth on the palate, making it easy to drink.
Other Leading Brands:
Almaden, Franzia
ONE-STEP IDEAS
Always have boxed wine available for backyard summer parties.
Stir together with orange slices and sugar, then chill to create a great party sangria.
Mix with soda water or lemon-lime soda for a refreshing spritzer.
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- A "vintage wine" is one made from grapes that were all or mostly grown in a particular year, and labelled as such.
- Chilling tones down the sweetness of wine.
- There are nearly 3000 commercial vineyards in the U.S. alone.
The ChefsBest Award for Best Taste is awarded to the brand rated highest overall among leading brands by independent professional chefs.
