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Rosenblum Rockpile Road Zinfandel Rockpile (2007)

Rank:  1st Place Rating:  96 Approximate Price:  $35 Cutting:  Our first place wine features strong cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, raspberry and spice characteristics.   The initial whiff of the Rosenblum Rockpile Road Zinfandel from Rockpile is like inhaling a spice cabinet.  Our first place wine features strong cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, raspberry and spice aromas and flavors.  […]

Seghesio Rockpile Zinfandel Rockpile (2008)

Rank:  3rd Place Rating:  93 Approximate Price:  $33 Cutting:  A delicious wine with raspberry, black cherry, plum, cinnamon and vanilla characteristics.   The Seghesio Rockpile Zinfandel from Rockpile is a delicious fruit-forward wine with raspberry, black cherry, plum, cinnamon and vanilla aromas.  Those aromas continue on the palate and are joined by smoky, licorice and […]

Dry Creek Valley/Rockpile Zinfandel October 2011 Tasting Preview

Dry Creek Valley is home to some of the greatest Zinfandels in the world.  The relatively new American Viticultural Area of Rockpile is a unique small stretch of land extending northwest from Dry Creek Valley that also delivers excellent wines.  Check back over the next several days as we taste and review the Dry Creek […]