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How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Mourvedre and Zinfandel is aromatic intensity: Mourvedre is Medium while Zinfandel is Pronounced. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Step 02
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Mourvedre leans gamey savory depth with stronger tannin and darker fruit; Zinfandel leans ripe brambly fruit, high alcohol, and spicy-sweet profile.
Train this pair →The clearest separator between Mourvedre and Zinfandel is aromatic intensity: Mourvedre is Medium while Zinfandel is Pronounced. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
On the WSET ladder, Mourvedre is Medium and Zinfandel is Pronounced for aromatic intensity.
Mourvedre and Zinfandel are both red grape varieties.