2005 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Carla's Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  11/3/2016 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 89 Points

  The problem with these old Jam-monsters is how will they come out? Practically undrinkable upon release 15.3%, MASSIVELY EXTRACTED, teeth staining, food obliterating, palate searing..... and with relatively little historical record to go by, corporate ownership changes, style changes, technology, etc etc, you pretty much have a crap shoot when you decide to lay one of theses down for a decade.
  
  Well, on this occasion I am happy (more like relieved actually) to report that the gnarly teenager has become a respectable middle aged man. The alcohol hasn't burned through the rest of the flavors and the old vine zin-ness of this particular bottle has mellowed into a medium bodied, branbleberry and spice, nicely perfumed drink.
  
  The previous reviews of more than 5 years ago didn't do this wine any justice as it seems the most recent reviewer was pining for the JAM-ATTACK of this wine's youth. Brains over brawn has won out again.....

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  11/20/2011 - J Pas wrote: 85 Points

  Similar to previous thoughts

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  8/15/2011 - J Pas wrote: 85 Points

  Very fruity,jammy , unusual style for California Zinfandel. Enjoyable but not wonderful. Nearing the end of its drinking window.

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  6/21/2011 - Ed B wrote: 89 Points

  Still big. Didn't have to drink it now. Excellent spice throughout. Long finish. Middle had an earthy component I could not identify. Good wine.

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  3/11/2011 - Hennenfent wrote: 91 Points

  Great spicy wine with lots of finish. Fruity, jammy and lots of flavor with a smooth pleasant taste. Yum
  

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