How do you tell Mourvedre and Zinfandel 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.

Is Mourvedre or Zinfandel higher in aromatic intensity?

On the WSET ladder, Mourvedre is Medium and Zinfandel is Pronounced for aromatic intensity.

Are Mourvedre and Zinfandel red or white?

Mourvedre and Zinfandel are both red grape varieties.

Mourvedre vs Zinfandel — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Mourvedre	Zinfandel
Acidity	Medium	Medium
Tannin	High	Medium(+)
Body	Full	Full
Alcohol	High	High
Color intensity	Deep	Deep
Aromatic intensity	Medium	Pronounced

Signature aromas

Mourvedre

blackberrygameblack pepper

Zinfandel

blackberry jamblack pepperbramble

Common questions

How do you tell Mourvedre and Zinfandel 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.
Is Mourvedre or Zinfandel higher in aromatic intensity?: On the WSET ladder, Mourvedre is Medium and Zinfandel is Pronounced for aromatic intensity.
Are Mourvedre and Zinfandel red or white?: Mourvedre and Zinfandel are both red grape varieties.