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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 Wine Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012

California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ravenswood

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Juicy, ripe, slap you on the back friendly Zinfnadel. So well made, so dependably good: like a great friend you've had since high school. Juicy, supple, smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats.

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This Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 was reviewed on August 15, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 359257
  • $10.59 
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  • AGLC
  • 359257

Reviews and Ratings

Andria Baxter - WSET Level 2 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

At first nose, Ravenswood 2012 Old Vine Zinfandel hints at elements of oak and black cherries. However, with your first sip, you will experience a full-bodied wine, which busts open to expose forward notes of black cherry, raspberry and a hint of spice. With a long juicy finish, this wine is just as the winemaker intended: BIG and BOLD, and most importantly, memorable. The average Joe, may find this wine is best served with a snack or meal. I would suggest enjoying this classic Zinfandel with grilled marinated flank steak or bacon-wrapped sirloin tips if sharing!
J rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Good with red mead grilling. Didn't like as much as reviews.
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Mouth-watering flavors of cherry and boysenberry. Notes of warm spice and layers of fruit are perfectly balanced with good acidity and soft, supple tannins.

Source: NB Liquor Stores
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Saveurs appétissantes de cerises et de mures de Boysen. Notes d’épices chaudes et couches de fruits qui sont parfaitement équilibrées avec une bonne acidité et des tannins doux et subtils.

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool
Robust fleshy ripe flavours of black raspberry and unapologeticly spicy cherry notes. Yee-haw! - Community Wine Reviews

2 Members would buy this wine again

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