It’s like all of the great Zinfandels from Rosenblum, a consistent producer of top quality wines. More than half of their impressive 40+ varietals are Zinfandels, so Rosenblum knows a thing or two about that wine. The Richard Sauret vineyard is special because of the soil, but also for the low yield for these zinfandel grapes, which means we should enjoy these wines whenever we find them because they are in short supply.
The bouquet was a bit one note of plum fruit, and I didn’t notice a lot of spice on my nose. As the wine opened up in the glass and warmed slightly, you will notice smoky oak and some pepper. Tasting this Zin offers up more red fruit in an enjoyably subtle way. This isn’t a brazen Zin that smacks you in the face with fruit or spice. It’s more of a good friend that you can enjoy for hours. Served too cool, the wine was a bit flat, but as it warmed up, so did the complexity on the tongue. I could taste some of that oak, and some mineral overtones. The fruit is ripe and full, but not too sweet or jammy. You’ll find those plumbs, but also currant and licorice for some extra depth.
In a wine bar, expect to pay too much because the wine is in limited circulation. At a wine store, the Rosenblum is available for $20-$22, though I found a few bottles online for $19 plus shipping. I’d absolutely order the Richard Sauret Paso Robles Zinfandel again, especially by the glass served at a proper temperature. With so many bottles of great Zins from Rosenblum available, I might have to compare it with a couple of others before adding this dependable wine to my wine rack.
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