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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2011

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There are 4 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Sara M reviewed this wine as follows:

This is everything an excellent Californian Zinfandel should be: ripe and juicy, with stewed fruits and dark cherries on the palate, and a smoky finish. A great accompaniment to a summer BBQ, and would also pair well with charcuterie and hard cheeses. Fantastic value!
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Ravenswood continues to deliver year after year with its base bottling. Juicy black raspberry, currants, spice, and vanilla. 90 Points. (ottawawinejournal.com)
Darlene Myers rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

More and more I find myself opening Zinfandel, and this one is I have had a few times lately. Zinfandel is such a food friendly wine and this Ravenswood is such great value. Flavors of black cherry and vanilla make for a beautiful smooth Zinfandel, that goes great with a wide variety of foods.
Jennifer reviewed this wine as follows:

balanced tannin. earthy nose. fruit forward with dry finish




Natalie's Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2011, California, United States: Absolutely superb and classic Californian zin! Purple and black fleshy plums aromas along with blueberries and brambleberries. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Perfect for pizza and hamburgers. Yum! Drink: 2013-2015. 359257 13.60% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine  Full Review

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