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Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel Sonoma Countytext
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15¾/20

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel Sonoma County 2009

Sonoma County, California, United StatesEnticing savoury, liquorice, blackberry, plum nose with some dried herbs aromas. The attack is dry, the palate full and juicy with some astringent tannins. Plum, black cherry, cedar, peppery, liquorice root, smoky, orange peel flavours. Solid fruit if somewhat lean and firm in the finish. This will be best served with grilled meat entrées or left to age three more years. The blend is 84 zinfandel with petite sirah, carignane and mixed black fruits.Tasted: 21 January 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$25.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Ravenswood WineryDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Grape: ZinfandelCSPC: 157315UPC: 715826104909