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Winery | Rosenblum Cellars |
|---|---|
Grapes | Zinfandel |
Region | Sonoma County |
Wine style | Californian Zinfandel |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | The nose is precise, opening with bright, red fruit that flares around a rich, brambly berry core touched by toasted oak and cloves. Generous and smooth, the intensity of fruit carries through the midpalate, supported with a dollop of spice. Dark fruit lingers with a nice grip on the finish. |
Zinfandel has flourished in California since the mid-1800s, when it hitched a ride from Boston, Massachusetts with Frederick Macondray, a sea captain, banker, and avid greenhouse gardener. The grape caught on quickly because it was both easy to grow and could make delicious wines.
Californian Zinfandel is fruit-forward with bursts of jam, cherry, blueberry, and plums, accompanied by licorice, spi...
