Rosenblum Cellars Vinter's Cuvee XXXIII Zinfandel California
Many reviewers of this wine call it a good introduction to Zinfandel. I take exception to the use of the word introduction. I find it a good Zinfandel, period, full-bodied, with robust and intense scents and flavors of blackberry and raspberry, and with more than just a hint of spice. A very satisfying mouthful. Food pairing: a hearty pasta sauce; barbecue dishes. Just this past summer, I visited Rosenblum Cellars in Alameda, California, and tasted several of its wines, one more pleasurable than the other. Cuvee, by the way, simply means a blend. Priced at $9.99/2 for $18.00, I feel that this is an exceptional buy.
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