Reviews & Ratings

2007 Ravenswood Zinfandel "Old Hill"

Winery: Ravenswood

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Old Hill"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 76% Zinfandel & 24% Mixed Blacks

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 1,180

KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 6 reviews)

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

Review date: February 9, 2011

Wine Review: I covered this dark ruby colored Zin a year ago and it was not ready. Today, it is very ready. It is showing beautifully. It opens with a fragrant black cherry and blueberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty mellow black raspberry with notes of black pepper and plum. The finish is dry and its managed tingly tannins are slightly sticky and would pair well with a pepper encrusted pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This 2007 Old Hill Zinfandel is a well- balanced, graceful, complex wine that will age very nicely. The wine keeps unfolding each time you put your nose in the glass. You'll notice an array of scents and flavors in this wine; most notably mulberry and blackberry, followed by a strikingly pure, focused finish. The wine gains intensity with air, making it a great wine for an extended, lingering dinner. It is lovely to be consumed now or put down for years to come. – Joel Peterson

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Ravenswood 2007 Old Hill Zinfandel.