rving tips for White Zinfandel wine

Zinfandel rose can be as fussy and fancy or as casual and laid-back as you’d like. In our opinion, one of the best ways to serve sweet Zinfandel is to toss it in a slushie machine with some cocktail bitters, for a quick and easy crowd-pleasing frose. But when it comes to dry white Zinfandel, the glassware selection can get more complex. 

Stemless wineglasses have been gaining popularity in the past several years due to its relative affordability, ease of care and handling, and overall aesthetic. It’s a great way to serve wine for your casual parties, or outdoor gatherings, especially if you’re traveling to the venue. 

However, wineglasses traditionally have stems for a reason--it’s not just for looks! The heat from your hands warms up the wine from the right serving temperature, and can change the flavor of the wine; the oils on your skin both cloud up the glass and carry scents that can interfere with your enjoyment. If you’d like to try exploring wine and getting familiar with all the different possibilities that are out there, high-quality stemmed wineglasses are a great investment.

Riedel is a glassware company that made its name in fine wine glassware, with a focus toward restaurants. Their glasses are made with an eye toward durability; all of their glasses (contrary to popular opinion) are intentionally made to be dishwasher safe! Their driving force is innovation and constant improvement, and their trademark today is their specialized glassware for specific wine. The design of each glass, the angle of the lip, and the shape the wine makes as the glass is tilted toward you; all of these factors and more are considered in designing each glass for each wine. Their glass developed for dry roses is one of the most gorgeous ways to enjoy a bottle (or three) of dry white Zinfandel, to get the absolute most out of its flavor and aroma. 

Serving temperature for White Zinfandel wine

It might be tempting to serve your dry white Zinfandel ice-cold, especially as temperatures rise in the summer. Don’t! The ideal serving temperature for dry rose wines is at 50°F, just 30 minutes in the fridge. Any colder, and all those lovely fruit and floral notes described above will disappear, leaving you with a slightly bitter, tart drink that’s too cold and severe to distinguish any other flavors. Give your wine a chance to wow you; don’t leave it in the refrigerator for hours and hours, and certainly don’t leave it in the freezer!