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Ravenswood Vinters Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Wine Review

Ravenswood Vinters Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2009

Ravenswood Vinters Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2009

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2011-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.6%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ravenswood

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Juicy and generous with bright purple plum and black plum aromas. Blackberry on the finish. Smooth, not tannic, and full-bodied. Delightful.

Zinfandel food pairings: barbecued ribs, beef stew or burgers and duck.

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This Ravenswood Vinters Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 was reviewed on January 3, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 359257
  • $10.59 
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Reviews and Ratings

Peter Wilkins rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This was my first Zinfandel years ago and I still love it. Full flavored, deep purple jam flavours goes great with red meat, especially BBQ or roasted lamb.
Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Enjoyed this wine last night with Pizza and it was a great match. A beautiful fruity wine , food friendly with a hint of oak.
Malcolm Lamont - WSET Adv, CSW rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Definite jammy leaning towards candied fruit on this purple young wine. Nice full-bodied balance with a slight oak influence.
In the glass: Ravenswood zin is deep magenta with purple highlights and opaque from a half-inch from the edge of the glass.

On the nose: Poured at room temperature and swirled vigorously, shows bright, deep red fruit. From the aroma, seems like this will be perky with full tannins.

On the palate: The primary elements on the palate are in fact red currants, lightly sweet with dollops of acid and tannin. Blackberries coming through too on the simple palate and bright finish.

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