Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Russian River Valley 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and elderberry with supporting notes of raspberry, black pepper, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, dark chocolate, boysenberry, and hints of smoky oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Rockpile 2022
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of cassis, black cherry, and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, slate, garrigue, and black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, raspberry, black plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Sonoma Coast 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, bramble, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of mulberry, vanilla, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of garrigue, raspberry, forest floor, and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Rosenblum Cellars Bella Vista Vineyard Zinfandel Alexander Valley 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, bramble, and clove with supporting notes of star anise, cassis, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, raspberry, five spice, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous, Port-like texture. $42 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Rosenblum Cellars Del Barba Vineyard Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry with supporting notes of dried herbs, slate, blueberry, and lavender. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, bramble, rosemary, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of cassis, cinnamon, and baking spices with supporting notes of black currant, black tea, cigar box, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, graphite, and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 93% and Petite Sirah 7%. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2021
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, graphite, and cassis with supporting notes of bramble, slate, and hints of cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of wild blueberry, raspberry, baking spices, and black tea joining grape skins in the tannins. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty yet supple texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 91% and Petite Sirah 9% — co-fermented. $78 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Flambeaux Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and blueberry with supporting notes of baking spices, black tea, black plum, and tomato. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, hibiscus flower, raspberry, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Cameron Hughes Lot 730 Zinfandel Lodi 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blueberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of raspberry, earth, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, boysenberry, mineral, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $13 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel California 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of balsamic, dried herbs, and red cherry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry jam and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent and jammy texture. $12 – 3 Stars – 85 points
