Reviews & Ratings

2008 Ravenswood Zinfandel "Barricia"

Winery: Ravenswood

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Barricia"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 76% Zinfandel & 24% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 1,000

KWG Score: 92.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: June 2, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and dark purple colored Zinfandel opens with a fragrant ripe blackberry bouquet with hints of creme de cassis and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, balanced, and very fruit forward. The flavor profile is ripe blackberry with notes of integrated oak and plum. I also detected hints of cherry and licorice in this complex Zin. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are a bit sticky and a touch hot. This Zin would be perfect with barbecue steak tips grilled while camping on the Lake George Islands this summer. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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