Main & Vine White Zinfandel

About this wine

This is a California Zinfandel rosé that shows bright aromas of strawberry, watermelon and citrus, with a hint of honeydew. The juice is kept in contact with red skins for a short time to capture a pale pink color, and fermentation is carried out cool and slowly to preserve fresh fruit character. On the palate the wine is light to medium in body with juicy red berry flavors, a creamy mid palate texture, and a subtle nutmeg and clove note on the finish. Alcohol is low at about 10 percent which keeps the wine approachable and lively. Beringer produces this as part of its Main and Vine line, and the brand has a long history in Napa Valley dating back to 1876.

About the grape

Zinfandel is a Vitis vinifera grape that likely originates from Croatia and was brought to California in the mid 19th century where it became widely planted and clonally diverse. In California it is prized for its flexible ripening behavior and strong fruit character, and for this Beringer Main and Vine White Zinfandel the fruit is picked at peak maturity then gently crushed to produce a rosé style. Winemakers for this bottling keep the juice in contact with the red skins for only a few hours to capture a light blush color, then ferment slowly and coolly to retain fresh fruit and some residual sweetness. The varietal here is therefore used for its bright berry aromatics and reliable yields, making it well suited to large scale California rosé production.

Quick facts

• 🛒 The Main & Vine White Zinfandel is Beringer’s value focused label, made to be widely available in large grocery and club stores across the United States.
• 🎨 Winemakers sometimes use a blanc de noirs method, leaving Zinfandel juice on the skins for about three hours to get its pale pink color and bright fruit notes.
• 🪵 Some bottlings include a small portion of barrel fermented Chardonnay blended in to add creaminess and subtle vanilla and pear notes.
• 🫗 It is commonly sold in 1.5 liter jugs, a size that the label notes equals roughly ten five ounce pours, making it popular for casual gatherings.
• 🍑 Beringer offers a Main & Vine variant that blends White Zinfandel with Moscato, creating a sweeter, more aromatic version with lychee and tropical fruit accents.

Palate profile

Producer

Beringer was founded in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer and is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley. The estate is notable for its hand‑dug wine caves and gravity‑flow winemaking design, and its Rhine House Victorian mansion is a local architectural landmark. Beringer pioneered wine tourism in the region, becoming the first California winery to offer public tours and tastings after Prohibition in 1934, and the property is listed as a California Historical Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the decades the winery has remained a commercial and cultural touchstone in Napa, hosting visitors, celebrities, and producing widely distributed wines while preserving a strong sense of historical tradition.