Monday, March 29, 2010

Rosenblum

TRL/Staff/Wine=7/7/9
Healdsburg Tasting Room

2006 Viognier, Kathy’s Cuvee:$18/-/$22
Slightly sweet, apricots, tropical fruit, honey. Purchase-worthy; easy drinking.

2005 Paso Robles Zinfandel: $18/-/$18
Jammy nose, much more balanced on the palate; cherry, black raspberry.

2005 House Family Zinfandel: $25/-/$28
Good nose, not too jammy. Black currant, cherry, plum. Jammy, but balanced.

2005 Snows Lake, Lake County Zinfandel: $35/-/-
More pepper, but less fruit. Good finish, but over-priced for flavor. More spice than currants.

2005 Lyons Reserve, Napa Zinfandel: $45/-/$35
Black cherry, pepper; good balance!

2005 Abba Vineyard Syrah (Lodi): $25/-/($24-$26)
Finishes like warm fruit. Pair with grilled meat or cold pork/sausage.

2005 Petite Sirah Pickett Road (Napa): $35/-/$35
Luscious nose!! Dark berry, spice & cherry.

2005 Rockpile Road Vineyard Zinfandel: $35/-/$45
Very good!! Doesn’t need time to open. Big jam, little maple on the nose. Smooth.

Non-vintage Desire Chocolate Wine: $18/-/$25
Pair with white/milk chocolate. So worth it!

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