Rosenblum Cellars Releases New California Zinfandel Blend

Winemaker Kent Rosenblum's latest Vintner's Cuvee XXXI showcases the diversity of California Zinfandel.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Rosenblum Cellars, known for its exceptional Zinfandel wines, has released a new California Zinfandel blend called the Vintner's Cuvee XXXI. The wine is a dark purple color and features aromas of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, and pepper. On the palate, it offers a rich, fruit-forward flavor profile with a smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel and lingering finish.

Why it matters

Rosenblum Cellars has long been regarded as one of the premier producers of Zinfandel in California, and this new Vintner's Cuvee XXXI showcases the winery's ability to blend together Zinfandel grapes from diverse growing regions across the state to create a complex and well-balanced wine.

The details

The Vintner's Cuvee XXXI is a blend of Zinfandel grapes sourced from over 80 different vineyards spanning 15 different California growing regions, including Sonoma, Napa, Lodi, Lake County, and Paso Robles. The wine was aged in a combination of 40% French oak and 60% American oak barrels.

  • The Vintner's Cuvee XXXI was released in February 2026.

The players

Kent Rosenblum

The winemaker at Rosenblum Cellars, known as the "King of Zin" for his expertise in producing exceptional Zinfandel wines.

Rosenblum Cellars

A California winery renowned for its portfolio of high-quality Zinfandel wines.

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What they’re saying

“Rosenblum's Zinfandel Vintner's Cuvee XXXI is a great $12 wine. So much the better that I picked it up for $9 at Wally's tent sale.”

— Randy Fuller (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

This new Vintner's Cuvee XXXI from Rosenblum Cellars demonstrates the winery's continued commitment to showcasing the diversity and complexity of California Zinfandel, offering wine enthusiasts an exceptional value-priced option that highlights the grape's versatility across the state's many growing regions.