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Richie Allen was raised in Melbourne, Australia, in a leafy suburb approximately 40 minutes east of Australia’s infamous wine region, the Yarra Valley. Influenced greatly by his parent’s keen interest, Richie grew up with a greater read more...appreciation of wine than the average young Australian male.

Upon graduation from high school in 1996, Richie chose to explore his knowledge in an alternate area of interest: Molecular Biology. Always the model student, he graduated at the top of his class, however, not convinced with the path he was laying down for himself, Richie embarked on a four-month rock climbing holiday to the United States to clear his thoughts.
It was on this adventure that fate came knocking in the form of an invitation to a day of wine tasting. Richie was so taken and inspired by the Californian wines he tasted that day that it was suddenly clear to him what he needed to do.
He promptly returned to Australia and spent the next few years engrossed in winemaking studies at Australia’s prestigious ‘The University of Adelaide’.

After graduating in 2003, he then set about gaining as much practical winery experience as possible from top Australian and New Zealand producers including: Penfolds, Oakridge, Church Road and Vavasour. He eventually found himself back in California, on the doorstep of Rombauer Vineyards to undertake cellar work for a single harvest.

However, Richie’s enthusiasm, vast and growing knowledge, and attention to detail were keenly identified and he was asked to continue on at Rombauer to see this potential expertly developed and nurtured. Having worked his way from the ground up, Richie now assumes the position of Rombauer’s Winemaker. In this role, Richie strives to achieve consistency of style and continual improvement in winemaking techniques by melding both traditional and modern approaches.

Away from the winery, you’re likely to find Richie pursuing his passion for rock climbing.    (hide)

rar8888 reviewed Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2004:

November 2009

rar8888

Substancial tannins and vanilla. Nice but very tight after 1 hr of being open.

Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Starting at $38^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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VegasOenophile wrote in the forum topic: Trader Joes now carrying more well known, top shelf labels.

October 2009

VegasOenophile

I hadn't been to a TJs in a while, but upon my last visit, was surprised to see so many more recognizable labels and really good prices for them. Perhaps TJs is upping their game a bit, in addition to having some...

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nikmccabe reviewed Rombauer Zinfandel El Dorado 2004:

October 2009

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Rombauer Zinfandel El Dorado 2004

Starting at $27^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Oct 4

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JelaDragoljevic added a photo for Rombauer Vineyards.

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JelaDragoljevic modified this page:

Oct 4

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JelaDragoljevic wrote a new description for Rombauer Vineyards.

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VegasOenophile reviewed Rombauer Merlot 2005:

September 2009

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Rombauer Merlot 2005

Starting at $23^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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chantalm reviewed Rombauer Cab Sauv:

September 2009

chantalm

Yum I liked this cabernet sauvignon nice and smooth, It was a tied between the merlot and this wine for my favorites. I think I tasted the 2008

Rombauer Cab Sauv

Starting at $39^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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chantalm reviewed Rombauer Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley NV:

September 2009

chantalm

Yummy and smooth. I think I tasted the 2007 I wasn't a fan of the chardonnay, I preferred the reds here.

Rombauer Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley NV

Starting at $29^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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solomania9 reviewed Rombauer Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley United States California Dry 2005:

September 2009

solomania9

Huge spicy red fruit on the nose. Big tight core of smoldering oak on the palate. Cali cab all the way.

Rombauer Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley United States California Dry 2005

Starting at $31^.24 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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shwnstnr reviewed Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2005:

September 2009

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Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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kdwms30 reviewed Rombauer Zinfandel Vine 2006:

September 2009

kdwms30

This wine is a crowd pleaser - no matter where I go, as soon as I open this bottle and pour a few glasses ... people start remarking how amazing it is. I have yet to ever find anyone who has not fallen in love with this...

Rombauer Zinfandel Vine 2006

Starting at $26^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Lloyd OC Cab Club reviewed Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1998:

September 2009

Lloyd OC Cab Club

Opened the bottle last year (10 yr). One of the best cabs tasted last year from 1998. The prior reviewer was correct in saying that I enjoyed this wine all by itself.

Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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