Ravenswood Winery

Vintners Blend California Old Vine Zinfandel

8.61333 ratings
8.528 pro ratings
California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2014 vintage. Decent, well-made Zin, simple and not overly sweet, supple and easy-drinking. Certainly OK for the price, but I'd rather spend a few euros more on a DeLoach Zin or double or triple on a Carol Shelton Zin.

2014 vintage. Decent, well-made Zin, simple and not overly sweet, supple and easy-drinking. Certainly OK for the price, but I'd rather spend a few euros more on a DeLoach Zin or double or triple on a Carol Shelton Zin.

Nov 5th, 2018
Jack Russell

Owner/Vineyardist Trolley Line Vineyards

8.9

It’s a great day

It’s a great day

Jul 12th, 2018
Ellen Clifford

Well today it’s a day after being on set with gorgeous drag ladies and an insta-model so I’m making myself feel better with the bottom level of my favorite grocery store wine. I fucking love Ravenswood. So this is entry level...but it is more than most top level grocery wines in my opinion. Less than ten bucks and so light for a zin which makes me like it because I don’t love over-oaked or over-ripe zins. It is not nuanced but has berries--and cherries!-- and dried cranberry and a whiff of black pepper. And a hint of raisin. Damn I love Ravenswood. I need to investigate if they have a wine club—oh! And I found out another Cali winemaker I love (Bedrock) was started by the son of Joel Peterson aka Ravenswood. The wine rocks on.

Well today it’s a day after being on set with gorgeous drag ladies and an insta-model so I’m making myself feel better with the bottom level of my favorite grocery store wine. I fucking love Ravenswood. So this is entry level...but it is more than most top level grocery wines in my opinion. Less than ten bucks and so light for a zin which makes me like it because I don’t love over-oaked or over-ripe zins. It is not nuanced but has berries--and cherries!-- and dried cranberry and a whiff of black pepper. And a hint of raisin. Damn I love Ravenswood. I need to investigate if they have a wine club—oh! And I found out another Cali winemaker I love (Bedrock) was started by the son of Joel Peterson aka Ravenswood. The wine rocks on.

Mar 31st, 2018
Adam Knoerzer

I can never call this wine blind, I swear.

I can never call this wine blind, I swear.

Sep 25th, 2017
Sean Fowler

Definitely acceptable for a mid-week bottle, when you want something inexpensive.

Definitely acceptable for a mid-week bottle, when you want something inexpensive.

8 people found it helpfulDec 7th, 2014
Dmitry Koutcherouk

Very nice ripe and spicy raspberry and balanced acidity and smooth tannins.

Very nice ripe and spicy raspberry and balanced acidity and smooth tannins.

4 people found it helpfulSep 11th, 2013
Jak Kennedy

It's a bit spicy. But absolutely palatable. I really like the body of it.

It's a bit spicy. But absolutely palatable. I really like the body of it.

3 people found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2014
Rob French

Good flavors similar to Malbec but with less tannins. Subtle spice with raspberry cherry and boysenberry

Good flavors similar to Malbec but with less tannins. Subtle spice with raspberry cherry and boysenberry

2 people found it helpfulDec 11th, 2015
Sarah Mumma

Ravenswood is one of my favorite wineries and this wine surely does not disappoint. Great for drinking a glass with dinner.

Ravenswood is one of my favorite wineries and this wine surely does not disappoint. Great for drinking a glass with dinner.

2 people found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014
Rhonely Boy

Very good selection, in the Under $10 range ($5.97 at Total Wines)

Having been to the Ravenswood winery, and trying a good portion of the portfolio, grabbing this was a no-brainer. Decanted for an hour, good fruit in the Boysenberry range (Blackberry x Raspberry, Loganberry being a similar hybrid), nice spicey character. Would purchase again in the price range.

Ravenswood has a nice portfolio, and I hope after this Pandemic period, Gina Gallo opens the doors to the tasting room once again.

Very good selection, in the Under $10 range ($5.97 at Total Wines)

Having been to the Ravenswood winery, and trying a good portion of the portfolio, grabbing this was a no-brainer. Decanted for an hour, good fruit in the Boysenberry range (Blackberry x Raspberry, Loganberry being a similar hybrid), nice spicey character. Would purchase again in the price range.

Ravenswood has a nice portfolio, and I hope after this Pandemic period, Gina Gallo opens the doors to the tasting room once again.

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2020