2001 vintage. What a surprise. This is the year that Joel " no wimpy wines" Peterson sold the Ravenswood brand to Constellation. Still a solid colour. Shows its age more in the caramel nose than in the taste. Still hanging in there, with dried fruits, spices and good acidity. Not very long and the alcohol is a bit too obvious in the finish, but still a nice drink.
2001 vintage. What a surprise. This is the year that Joel " no wimpy wines" Peterson sold the Ravenswood brand to Constellation. Still a solid colour. Shows its age more in the caramel nose than in the taste. Still hanging in there, with dried fruits, spices and good acidity. Not very long and the alcohol is a bit too obvious in the finish, but still a nice drink.
Dec 1st, 2022
Um erg Ravenswood...I always am just waiting for disappointment. And I’m always so keen on this wine. RIPE! Fun. There is acid balance and it isn’t...fresh but not in an icky way. It is...what I feel excited about when I think Lodi Zin ❤️
Um erg Ravenswood...I always am just waiting for disappointment. And I’m always so keen on this wine. RIPE! Fun. There is acid balance and it isn’t...fresh but not in an icky way. It is...what I feel excited about when I think Lodi Zin ❤️
Jan 23rd, 2020
Straight forward notes of blackberry jam, notes of licorice and cherry kir. All a little difficult to extract. The black berry fruit follows through on the palette but signature old vine concentration of fruit, prune and earth are lacking. A tasty bottle. Not ravenswoods best. But a sharp label.
Straight forward notes of blackberry jam, notes of licorice and cherry kir. All a little difficult to extract. The black berry fruit follows through on the palette but signature old vine concentration of fruit, prune and earth are lacking. A tasty bottle. Not ravenswoods best. But a sharp label.
4 people found it helpfulMay 1st, 2014
A fairly serious Zin, especially for the price. A dark and beautiful purple, turning garnet towards the rim. Rich black berries and raspberries mingle with hot earth. Black and green bell pepper are also there, as well as a smell of old timber. The palette is rich and full - there may be a touch of Syrah in there - the dark fruits meld into sweet, black earth. The finish lingers into pleasant oakyness.
A fairly serious Zin, especially for the price. A dark and beautiful purple, turning garnet towards the rim. Rich black berries and raspberries mingle with hot earth. Black and green bell pepper are also there, as well as a smell of old timber. The palette is rich and full - there may be a touch of Syrah in there - the dark fruits meld into sweet, black earth. The finish lingers into pleasant oakyness.
3 people found it helpfulOct 1st, 2015
Really full and lots of deep fruit. Went back to get another bottle and they were all sold out :(
Really full and lots of deep fruit. Went back to get another bottle and they were all sold out :(
2 people found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2015
As with most Zins, it has powerful fruit flavours. Smooth, and not palate-crushing.
As with most Zins, it has powerful fruit flavours. Smooth, and not palate-crushing.
2 people found it helpfulDec 16th, 2014
Very smooth
2 people found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2014
Marc had this 6 years ago
Marc had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2018Michael had this 7 years ago
Michael had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2018
Fantastic zin for a great price, 10.99 at total wine.
Fantastic zin for a great price, 10.99 at total wine.
1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2016
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
