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Rockpile Fans Unite!

by Farley

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. Healdsburg, for the Rockpile 10th Anniversary and Pre-Release Party.

Where: Rosenblum Cellars tasting room @ 250 Center Street (by Oakville grocery)
When: Saturday, May 10 from 5 to 8 PM
How much: $25 per person ($20 wine club members)
What you get: taste Rockpile wines, meet growers Jack Florence Jr. & Sr. along with Kent, Kathy, and a bevy of fun folks
What else you get: a commemorative t-shirt and memories that will last even when the bottle is empty

Only a few slots left! Call 707-431-1169 to get in while the gettin’s good.

Cheers!

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Posted in Healdsburg, Rosenblum Cellars, good times on May 1st, 2008

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