Rockpile Winery (Mauritson)

Independence Red Blend

8.920 ratings
8.52 pro ratings
Rockpile, Sonoma County, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Karen Compasso

I don't prefer ports mainly because I'm so full of food by the time dessert comes but this one is exceptional. Only 3% sugar! Ports are usually 15%. That's why I usually don't drink them.

I don't prefer ports mainly because I'm so full of food by the time dessert comes but this one is exceptional. Only 3% sugar! Ports are usually 15%. That's why I usually don't drink them.

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2012
Dave Olson

Probably a bit past it's prime, but quite good. Very chocolate, smooth, a bit jammy.

Probably a bit past it's prime, but quite good. Very chocolate, smooth, a bit jammy.

Feb 29th, 2020
Camille Rogine

Wonderful port—not super sweet totally delicious!

Wonderful port—not super sweet totally delicious!

Dec 31st, 2018
Jeffrey Quasarano

Not overly sweet, which makes it somewhat unique. Highly recommended if you wish for less sweetness in your Ports..

Not overly sweet, which makes it somewhat unique. Highly recommended if you wish for less sweetness in your Ports..

Aug 17th, 2017
Randy

Gift from Tom stealey

Gift from Tom stealey

Apr 4th, 2016
Tim Cronin

Just perfect for any dessert! Fruity, jammy, beastly blend has solid structure and an amazing finish for what I expected to be a "hot" wine at 18.3% - it is solid and velvety with blackberries, plums and some smoke to boot. Careful of the bottle as it has been squashed down which makes storing it in some cellar refrigerators a tight squeeze.

Just perfect for any dessert! Fruity, jammy, beastly blend has solid structure and an amazing finish for what I expected to be a "hot" wine at 18.3% - it is solid and velvety with blackberries, plums and some smoke to boot. Careful of the bottle as it has been squashed down which makes storing it in some cellar refrigerators a tight squeeze.

Jan 21st, 2016
Tim Cronin

Simply delightful without being an overpowered dessert wine. Blackberries and spice make this beast of a blend a perfect accompaniment to a Brooklyn cheesecake as well as a nice Belgium chocolate platter. Cheers!

Simply delightful without being an overpowered dessert wine. Blackberries and spice make this beast of a blend a perfect accompaniment to a Brooklyn cheesecake as well as a nice Belgium chocolate platter. Cheers!

Jan 21st, 2016
garry post

Wow! Delicious. This is essentially a port. 18.3 alcohol. Yummy. Viscous, thick mouth feel. Dense, complex dark fruits.

My only regret is that my husband doesn't drink ports so either I will need to have a glass a week or get some port-loving buddies over for after dinner drinks soon. Nice problem to have.

Wow! Delicious. This is essentially a port. 18.3 alcohol. Yummy. Viscous, thick mouth feel. Dense, complex dark fruits.

My only regret is that my husband doesn't drink ports so either I will need to have a glass a week or get some port-loving buddies over for after dinner drinks soon. Nice problem to have.

Dec 5th, 2015
Kristie Cathcart

Fantastic smoky taste to this vintage due to the wildfires in the area.

Fantastic smoky taste to this vintage due to the wildfires in the area.

Nov 19th, 2013
Donna Martin

Port

Port

Mar 29th, 2013