zin

noun

ˈzin 

variants or Zin

plural zins or Zins

: zinfandel

It's fairly delicate in mouthfeel for a Zin, with a light silkiness …

—Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Americans are hooked on varietal names. So much so that we make cute diminutives out of them, like chard and cab and zin and pinot. For those of you indifferent to the grape, they stand for chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel and pinot noir.

—Frank J. Prial

Examples of zin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zin said the strategy expands Axon Vision’s product portfolio. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Another famed zin vineyard in the portfolio is Green & Red in Napa, which Ridge began making in 1977. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Those looking to explore the many types of local wine—from that old-vine zin to the Greek white assyrtiko—would do well to stop by the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. — Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025

Cedar‑plank salmon with herb butter — That kiss of wood smoke and buttery herbs unlocks Zin’s earthier, savory-forward notes, while the fruit tones keep the pairing crisp and refreshing. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above