Zinfandel vines themselves are hardy and productive. Zinfandel favors a warm but not hot climate. The grapes have thin skins and have tightly-packed bunches. This grape makes wines that tend to be fruit-forward with moderate tannins and a ripe, sweet finish. Zinfandel is known for its aromatic fruit flavors, which gain intensity the later its harvested. These flavors include cranberry, raspberry, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, fig, and raisin