Rosenblum Cullinane Vineyards

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A quick story; I was lost (stupidly) in Maryland near Glenn Burnie and stopped in at a Gas station/liquor store for directions. I never do that so I felt quite stupid here. As he was telling me the all to simplistic directions, I glanced at the wines and found most of it was Yellowtail etc. But out of the corner of my eye, I saw a bottle of Rosenblum. I don't know much about Zin but enough to know Rosenblum makes OK Zins. The bottle(in the title) was sitting in the corner. I picked it up and asked the owner why it was there. He told me a lady several years past had requested it and all of the sudden stopped coming in. I took it and am drinking it now.

The dried currant and red cheery palate are amazing. This smooths out to espresso and dirt (in a good way) and lasts for a good while. I'm more impressed because of the scores this recieved. I was expecting something OK but got something where I said "Wow"! I've never had an "Aged" Zin before this. I know this really isn't "aged", but the characteristics are still there. Love it; If you can find one, Do it!

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