By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Zinfandel is the quintessential American grape — the perfect companion to a backyard cookout with beef or ribs slathered with spicy barbecue sauce.
The folks at Rosenblum know a thing or 20 (the number of different zinfandels they make) about the grape. This label represents their 34 years of winemaking.
It’s a nonvintage wine, meaning the winemaker can select fruit from various years and regions across California. It’s also blended with 12 percent petite sirah, which adds a jam-like quality to the wine, which is very fruit-forward.
This is not as rugged as some zinfandels we’ve sampled but delivers a lot for the price.
Sherry: “Dry, black cherry and cassis with a slight floral finish.” 3-1/2 stars
Chris: “Coffee aroma with flavors of blackberry and cherry, and a cocoa finish.” 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for $9 to $12.
Coming next week: Gallo Family Red Moscato
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