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Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 2006 Chardonnay (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $25
An interesting Chardonnay from the hills above this exclusive enclave, the wine never went through malolactic fermentation. That’s a good thing, as it lends a minerally crispness to the very ripe peach, pear, apricot, lemon, lime and pineapple flavors. New oak adds just the right touch of smoky, woody char.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 1999 Founder's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $70
Certainly richer and more balanced in every way than this winery’s regular ’99 Cabernet. It has well-ripened blackberry and spicy plum flavors that are generously oaked, and is dry.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $38
Give this some decanting before you drink it. It’s a dark, heavy wine that’s slow to open up. The oak and blackberry aromas lead to a very dry, tannic mouthfeel that’s stuffed with black currants. Really too young now, but should be better by late 2008, and could improve significantly after that.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 2008 Chardonnay (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- Online Exclusive
- $25
Pretty oaky, with vanilla, buttered toast and charred wood aromas and tastes dominating. Under that are grilled pineapples and peaches, balanced with fine, tart acids. A little off around the edges, but a promising Chardonnay grown in this coastal L.A. climate.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 2004 The Devon Vineyard Merlot (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $26
An eccentric, but not unlikeable, Merlot, with very ripe, almost baked, black currant flavors that have been well-oaked. Bone-dry, the wine finishes with the taste of exotic Asian spices.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 1999 The Devon Vineyard Merlot (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $35
From suburban L.A., a well-oaked, medium-bodied wine with cherry and herb flavors. It’s rich but delicate in tannins, with good acidity. Softer than the typical North Coast Merlot.
— S.H.
(12/15/2004)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 2003 Chardonnay (Central Coast)
- $18
Clearly cool-climate, to judge from the tart, citrusy acidity and lemon-and-lime flavors. Would be lean if it weren’t for the toasty oak and creamy texture. As it is, it’s a great food wine.
— S.H.
(12/15/2004)
Rosenthal-Malibu Estate 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $35
Polished in tannins and firm with acids, but just a little overripe, with a touch of raisins and excessive heat in the finish. Nonetheless there’s a wealth of blackberry flavor.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
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