Ravenswood Winery

Besieged Limited Release Old Vine Sonoma County Red Blend

8.8558 ratings

8.819 pro ratings

Sonoma County, California, USA

Carignane, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Alicante Bouschet, Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Lamb, Beef

Top Notes For

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

I love it. #carignan #carignane #zinfandel #petitesyrah #syrah #alicantebouschet #monastrell #garnachatintorera #mourvedre #barbera #sonoma #sonomacounty it has this complexity and balance due to the blend that intrigues me and keeps me coming back for more. #ravenswood also incredibly fresh for 2014 vintage. Can age.

I love it. #carignan #carignane #zinfandel #petitesyrah #syrah #alicantebouschet #monastrell #garnachatintorera #mourvedre #barbera #sonoma #sonomacounty it has this complexity and balance due to the blend that intrigues me and keeps me coming back for more. #ravenswood also incredibly fresh for 2014 vintage. Can age.

Oct 28th, 2020

8.8

Decant for at least 1.5 hrs to lessen tartness and breath a little. Aroma: blackberry, cerise and a bit of sweet oak. Nice body. Tastes strong of lovely dark red fruits, tobacco, leather, vanilla but sadly doesn't stay around to long to make many tasty friends. Decent red blend for around $10, but not exactly rocking my world.

Decant for at least 1.5 hrs to lessen tartness and breath a little. Aroma: blackberry, cerise and a bit of sweet oak. Nice body. Tastes strong of lovely dark red fruits, tobacco, leather, vanilla but sadly doesn't stay around to long to make many tasty friends. Decent red blend for around $10, but not exactly rocking my world.

Oct 18th, 2017

Sharon Marcanthony

10

One of the best wines I've had in a while, and it's surprisingly a blend...

One of the best wines I've had in a while, and it's surprisingly a blend...

8 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2014

8.7

$13 at Sam's Club. Pretty good nice color & nose.

$13 at Sam's Club. Pretty good nice color & nose.

4 people found it helpfulJan 25th, 2015

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

8.6

A robust yet smooth blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Barbera, Alicante Bouschet and Mourvèdre. Who cares what each variety contributes, it's simply plum delicious (blackberry and briary spuce too).

A robust yet smooth blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Barbera, Alicante Bouschet and Mourvèdre. Who cares what each variety contributes, it's simply plum delicious (blackberry and briary spuce too).

4 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014

9.9

Strong nose of jammy fruits, medium bodied, silky smooth, not really dry.

Strong nose of jammy fruits, medium bodied, silky smooth, not really dry.

4 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014

10

Amazing blend I feel like it had a lot of Zin due to the spicy finish. Definitely recommend

Amazing blend I feel like it had a lot of Zin due to the spicy finish. Definitely recommend

3 people found it helpfulSep 9th, 2014

8.9

Really nice, smooth red blend for $14! Hints of black cherry, blackberry.

Really nice, smooth red blend for $14! Hints of black cherry, blackberry.

2 people found it helpfulJan 19th, 2016

Jacqueline Cochrane

9.6

Suoer good blend. Spicy & smooth.

Suoer good blend. Spicy & smooth.

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2016

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.8

Medium body, red fruit, sage, vanilla. Great with pork tenderloin tonight. Super good value for $9 on sale at Costco.

Medium body, red fruit, sage, vanilla. Great with pork tenderloin tonight. Super good value for $9 on sale at Costco.

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016