Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Oakley

We drank a 375ml bottle, I was surprised how well this bottle held up (or even improved?). Outstanding wine, full body, jam, a whole intense spectrum of dark berries known from more expensive Rosenblum Zinfandels.

This has been one of my least favorite Rosenblums. I originally purchased 3 bottles after a retailer tasting and later couldn’t figure out what I had seen to recommend these wines. Anyway, this bottle was better. Big, chewy, fruity flavors are more harmonious now with blackberries dominant. Also newly discovered pine and a hint of green pepper. Perhaps this wine is on an upswing and will eek out a few more points, but for now -- 85.

Deep dark color, fruity nose. Large bodied and thick. Overripe with the sweetness of blackberry jam. Used to better from Rosenblum.