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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2018 Wine Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2018

California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $18.40

Drink: 2020-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ravenswood

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A gorgeous California Zin, with a velvet-tongued texture. This full-bodied Californian red wine is so supple. Perfect for grilled meats with its black cherry flavours and hickory smoke on the finish.

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 2018 was reviewed on June 12, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 359257
  • $18.00 
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  • AGLC
  • 359257

Reviews and Ratings

Lynn van der Linde - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Ravenswood Zinfandel is a classic California Old Vines Zin.
Enticing aromas of blueberry jam, boysenberry and sweet tobacco swirl in the glass, transforming into a peppery red plum finish. Medium+ body. Balanced tannins and acidity.
Pair with Korean barbecued short ribs.
Tasted June 2021.

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