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For as long as anybody cares to remember, this has been the credo (calling card? Battle cry? Team yell? Coat of arms?) of Ravenswood Winery in Sonoma, California. Expressing our commitment to full-flavored varietal wine — notably Zinfandel — it sums up our mission to capture everything a vineyard has to offer, and to promote it in a way that won't put people to sleep. Wine is, after all, one of the most fascinating and fun things in life, which is why Ravenswood winemaker Joel Peterson believes that it belongs on the table — not on a pedestal or in an ivory tower.
How did the name of Ravenswood become interchangeable with irresistibility? In the early 1970s, when California's claim to fame was the "best jug wine in the world," Joel's dream was to create wines that would rival the greatest of Europe. Turned out he wasn't dreaming: In his first vintage, 1976, he produced 327 cases of Dry Creek Zin that took first place in a prestigious San Francisco tasting. But despite the cult following and critical acclaim that began to swirl around its hypnotic logo, Ravenswood remained a roving boutique until the late 1980s, when its Vintners Blend program was launched. Conceived on Joel's conviction that, besides great wine, the world needs good, affordable wine ("a lake of wine an inch deep"), it redefined the concept of Best Jug Wine in the World.
Thanks to this and a few other things (not least, its tireless campaign against priggish elitism), Ravenswood acquired an informal reputation as the people's premium winery. In 1999 the company went public with a "Dutch auction" of shares offered over the Internet, and two years later Ravenswood was purchased by Constellation Brands, becoming part of its fine-wine division, Franciscan Estates — a productive partnership that kept the winery under Joel's control while providing greater resources for efficient operation and growth.
The picture has changed a bit since 1976. Following the original inspiration of wineries like Ravenswood, California has now shirked its once-wimpy status to a fault. But the more things change around our Sonoma headquarters, the more they stay the same. In this brave new enologically altered world, Ravenswood continues to set a stubborn standard for complex, balanced, uncompromising wine that captures everything a vineyard has to offer (and, we might add, nothing more).
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 Ripe, perfumed black raspberry, cherry pie, cracked black pepper, and spice-driven scents with hints of smoke, dry earth, and new leather adding complexity to the aromas classically associated with the Barricia vineyard. Delicious, sweet dark fruit flavors at the heart of the wine give way to an intense finish with ... more
BN#479167
 "This wine has very pronounced aromas of black pepper, raisin, prune, blackberry, plum and menthol. It is full-bodied, yet not your a-typical California Zinfandel. There is no big oaky presence. It does have luscious chocolate overtones with blackberry and black pepper. This would benefit pairing with a nice steak."
Debbie ... more
BN#464380
You'll get taken over by aromas and flavors of black cherries, currants, clove, and cocoa, with soft, full tannins and balanced acidity for an achingly long and oh-so-pleasant
finish. Unbelievable with lasagna, grilled pepper steak, or stew. more
BN#474397
Unlike many grapevines that peak at 25 or so years, Zin vines gain life experience as they age for added depth, concentration, and weight. That's especially true of
Zinfandel grown in Sonoma County. With this Zin, flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon, and vanilla follow fast on the heels of ... more
BN#471988
Cab credentials? No need to carry 'em. Our 2010 vintage is as real as it gets, with strong tannins and juicy fruit aromas backed by bold blackberry, black currant, toasted oak, and vanilla flavors. more
BN#471803
From its succulent first sip to its lingering silky finish, our 2011 vintage takes its rightful place-center stage. Ripe peach, apricot, and citrus aromas along with toasted oak and spice flavors will have you asking for an encore. more
BN#472212
If you're drawn to the rich and powerful, you'll be a moth to our Merlot's flame. Full of smooth tannins, our 2010 vintage shines with bright fruit flavors of black plum and cherry along with olive and spice. more
BN#476114
Pay no mind to its name. There's nothin' small about our 2010 vintage. Ready to enjoy now or age for later, it's packed with powerfully concentrated black fruit, cherry, plum, and chocolate flavors-proving this wine is the grande dame of the group.
Food Matchups: A bowl of hearty soup, a ... more
BN#472263
Que Shiraz, Shiraz…Our 2010 vintage belts out a big, bold unapologetic ballad about mulberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, and smoked meat flavors along with a rich
medley of mint, licorice, and clove. Ripe and smooth, it's sure to be a hit.
Food Matchups: A big ol' grilled beef steak topped with ... more
BN#472214
Not a poser Zin, but a real one. Big, bold, unapologetic. This 2011 rendition leads the charge with tantalizing aromas of black cherry, raspberries, and blueberries along with hints of oak. It then gets really serious with a cascade of fruit flavors, oh-so-flexible tannins, and a long, fruit-forward finish you're ... more
BN#477987
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