Quick Sip: Rosenblum Rockpile Road Vineyard 2010 Zinfandel
Today’s Quick Sip is the Rosenblum Cellars Rockpile Road Vineyard 2010 Zinfandel. Rosenblum Cellars specializes primarily in Zinfandel from sites throughout California and produces as many as twenty different examples for your tasting pleasure. Rosenblum is also a founding member of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP); an organization founded in 1991 to promote the grape variety and the high quality wines Zinfandel is capable of producing. This bottling comes from the Rockpile appellation in northern Sonoma. The growing region has gravelly soils, moderate temperatures, and relatively high elevations. Combined with a long, moderate growing season; the region is capable of producing intense, deep, and concentrated red wines. And there is nothing shy about this bottle of Zinfandel. It’s forward, lush, voluptuous -- undeniably pleasurable. You can find it at Cork-Exclusive for the special price of $19.99 (with free shipping on any order). For further information please see my tasting notes below.
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Review: Rosenblum Rockpile Road Vineyard 2010 Zinfandel (SRP $35): Generous and rich in style, this fruit-driven wine exhibits concentrated dark berry fruit flavors alongside black cherry preserve, sweet dark plum, and spicy mocha notes with bittersweet chocolate nuances lingering in the background. On the palate, the wine reveals a luscious, mouth-filling texture with pillow-soft tannins and soft acidity. Overall, this is a ripe, fleshy wine with big flavor that’s perfect for enjoying near a toasty fireplace on a cold winter night. From personal experience, I can tell you that it pairs quite well with baby back ribs finished with a thick, slightly sweet barbecue sauce. Region: Sonoma County, California. (Other info: ABV 15.2%, cork enclosure). 89 Points.
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