Tasting Notes
Our Lodi Zin explodes with blueberries, black plums, vanilla, and cocoa. Lush and mouthfilling, with incredibly silky tannins that slide into a long, flavorful finish. Uncork now for a tempting taste, or cellar for up to 10 years of flavor development.
History
Established in 1976, Ravenswood was one of the first on the scene to focus their winemaking efforts to the production of classically big & bold Zinfandel from Sonoma County & bring it to the world stage. Ravenswood was founded by Joel Peterson, who is dubbed the ‘Godfather of Zin'. The wines we like best come from old, pre-Prohibition vines - dry-farmed & low-production. Ravenswood strives to honor these venerable vineyards with soulful wines that are representative of place, person & period in time.
Vinification Details
The Lodi region is characterized by warm days and cool nights with deep, sandy soils, forcing the vine's roots to push deep to find water and nutrients. The old vines that supply our Lodi Zinfandel typically are the first of our three County Zinfandels to be harvested. The warm days and early ripening lead to a soft and very fruit-driven Zinfandel.
