Rosenblum Cellars Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Notes of: Cinnamon

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackberry

Notes of: Blueberry

Rosenblum Cellars

Rosenblum Cellars Contra Costa County Zinfandel

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

3.6

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Since 1978, Rosenblum Cellars has been a pioneering force in California winemaking, challenging conventions and setting new standards of excellence. Founded in Alameda, California, a location more synonymous with docks than vineyards, Rosenblum Cellars embodies the spirit of innovation and individuality. Led by Kent Rosenblum, known affectionately as "The King of Zin," the winery quickly rose to prominence, earning a reputation for producing some of the most awarded and highly-rated California Zinfandels. Among their portfolio of over 50 Zinfandels with 90+ points from Wine Spectator, the Rosenblum Cellars Contra Costa County Zinfandel stood as a testament to their commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Sourced from old-vine vineyards in the Contra Costa County appellation, this wine showcased the region's terroir with bold fruit flavors, velvety texture, and well-integrated oak notes. While it is now a discontinued label, its legacy lives on as a symbol of Rosenblum Cellars' pioneering spirit and dedication to exceptional winemaking.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Rosenblum Cellars Contra Costa County Zinfandel has aromas of ripe raspberry and dark cherry, with a hint of spices.On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with flavors of dark fruits and spice. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is long and lingering. This wine is a great example of a classic California Zinfandel.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Zinfandel

ORIGINS

Winery: Rosenblum Cellars

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

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