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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013 Wine Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013

California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ravenswood

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Juicy, smooth and supple Californian Zin, with fleshy black plums and blackberries and just enough of a smoky weave. Perfect for barbecued meats.

Zinfandel food pairings: spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers.

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This Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013 was reviewed on December 3, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 359257
  • $10.59 
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Reviews and Ratings

Shelley Harris rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A robust red wine with dark cherry and plum aromas and tastes, paired well with my appetizer of shrimp and goat cheese quesadillas and a side order of spicy salsa.
Peter Wilkins rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Favourite with BarBQ steak
Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

There's no wonder why this Zinfandel is the No. 1 around the world! From the inaugural vintage back in the early 1980s to today, iconic Zin producer, known as the Godfather of Zin, Joel Peterson, has been crafting this uber popular Zin for a few decades now and it continues to grow in popularity given its ripe and robust style. Ravenswood doesn't produce 'wimpy' wines and this wine is proof of that! Enjoy with BBQ fare, pasta dishes, or spicy Asian cuisine. Highly recommended all year round. Tasted November 2015. 89+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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