Rosenblum Cellars, Zinfandel Maggies Reserve, Sonoma Valley

Rosenblum Cellars · California › Sonoma Valley › United States of America

Red · Zinfandel
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LWIN 1350034
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91 /100
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15
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Taster #4781 · Oct 28, 2015
92/100
Wow, has this every pulled together since I last tasted it! A dark ruby in the glass with a clearing meniscus, the nose features dark cherry/raspberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries. On the palate, a rich, though not cloying, dark cherry and plum flavors, with sweet tannins, spice and a hint of vanilla. No overpowering alcohol as when this was younger, I was amazed to see on the label that this is 15.5% ABV. This was a perfect foil for spicy …
2004 vintage
Taster #3294 · Dec 7, 2013
92/100
Surprisingly good for 17.5% alcohol; typical Rosenblum fruit and residual sugar keep things interesting.
2004 vintage
Taster #4317 · Aug 28, 2012
88/100
Quite alcoholic - maybe too much so. Somewhat port-like.
2004 vintage
Taster #8018 · Apr 17, 2012
92/100
Drinking great, wish I had more. Full pepper on the nose and initial palate. Long finish. WOnderful
2004 vintage
Taster #1918 · Feb 27, 2011
91/100
Still drinking well. Could not tell there was 17.5% alcohol behind the smooth delivery. A bit of sweetness up front.
2004 vintage
Taster #8888 · Mar 28, 2009
88/100
Very good, strong as expected. Not so good with Brussel Sprouts...
2004 vintage
Taster #1736 · Dec 31, 2008
91/100
Dark to the rim, no thinning. The nose displays mulling spices, prunes, & a healthy dose of oak. The palate evidences the winemaker's decision to ferment the hell out of extremely ripe fruit, and the resulting 17.5% alcohol does impart something of a medicinal quality. Still, decent tannins and acidity do emerge from the midpalate and persist through the long, spicy finish. The very last note on the back leaves a bitter-sweet flavor of a high-percentage cocao. Surprisingly good, notwithstanding …
2004 vintage
Taster #4781 · Aug 20, 2008
87/100
I am truly sorry to be the outlier here, but I have rarely encountered such a monster, unbalanced wine! A dark ruby in the glass, this was not 'inky', and featured a very hot nose. Initially I was able to appreciate the mulled spices another reviewer mentions; that is, for several seconds when these notes are swept away by a potent, alcoholic vapor trail! After this, the primary image the nose and taste of this wine brought up was that …
2004 vintage
Taster #1041 · Mar 30, 2008
91/100
Big, bold aromas of bitter chocolate and mulling spice, with a noticeable alcohol scent (not surprising at 17.5% ABV!) Full-bodied and firm mouthfeel, with notes of blackberry, kirsch, and sour black cherries. Could easily improve for a few years, but drinking excellently now, with an extremely long finish. Wonderful Zin, very balanced!
2004 vintage
Taster #3403 · Dec 15, 2007
90/100
Lots of bold fruit balanced with spice. More complex than typical Rosenblum zin. Good stuff.
2004 vintage
Taster #4329 · Nov 28, 2007
94/100
Shared a bottle with Richie, this wine is drinking really well right now. Dark purple, almost black color. Great nose with tons of fruit and spice, and a finish that goes on and on. There is a lot of alcohol, but it is surprisingly balanced.
2004 vintage
Taster #6072 · Oct 12, 2007
Had a friend over who likes big fruit forward wines. Could tase something different. wasn't sure what until he saw the 17.5%. Strong, in your face. Chewy, long finish. sweet and intense. LUV THIS!
2004 vintage
Taster #8531 · Aug 24, 2007
94/100
We loved this full bodied wine. Long finish.
2004 vintage
Taster #4329 · Jul 26, 2007
94/100
Hic...anyone want a..hic...glass of wine..hic. The first Quality wine I ever tried, and at 17.5% alcohol, practically qualifies as a spirit. Big fruit, lots of spice, but not as hot as you would expect with the alcohol content. Love this unforgettable Rosenblum.
2004 vintage
Taster #4816 · Jun 15, 2007
87/100
Pat liked this nice Zin
2004 vintage
Taster #1697 · Oct 9, 2006
89/100
Tannic. Needs at least another year in the bottle... could be beautiful in 5-10 years.
2004 vintage