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Rockpile Fans Unite!

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

If you are a Zinfandel fan, then surely you are quite familiar with the name Rockpile…

Rockpile Road VineyardAround six years ago, Rockpile was recognized as its own AVA. Before that it was grouped in with the other areas of Dry Creek Valley, but it became obvious that the nature of the geography and wines produced there deserved distinction. Mountain vineyards throughout the new AVA have differences but tend to make the most of the rocky soils, cooler days and warmer nights. Despite their variations, they have one thing in common: good, often monster, wines.

Rosenblum Cellars recognized the beauty of this region early on. Ten years ago, to be exact. Jack Florence, Sr., and his son, Jack Florence, Jr., grow lots of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah for us. Each one wonderful, each one distinct. (Though it was the Rockpile Road Zinfandel that truly put the vineyard on the map when it reached #3 on the Wine Spectator Top 100, I have to admit it’s the Petite Sirah that blows me away!)

Whichever (or all) Rockpiles you like, I have the destination for you. (more…)

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