Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel
Sonoma Valley
The Zinfandel from this vineyard has
been revered by every winery that
has made wine from it. The majority
of Barricia is an old, low-production
vineyard in a special location in
Sonoma Valley. Due to the age of the
vines and the dry farming practices,
the crop level on these vines is low
and the vine vigor minimal. This,
of course, leads to very intense
wines. Additionally, the thickskinned
nature of the grapes and the
predominant tannins work to maintain
the perfect balance between fruit
and structure.
The 2006 Barricia is likely the most perfumed wine
of the Single Vineyard Designates, eliciting ethereal
qualities on the nose. It will strike lovers of claretstyle
wines with its Cabernet-like structure and form.
Possessing a wow of spice and having characters of
blackberry and cassis, this wine will bring out the
best flavors of your typical California cuisine—grilled
chicken, smoked barbeque, and other fresh and
organic foods. It has a long, firm finish that assures
a vital future for this wine.
– Joel Peterson
COMPOSITION
77% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Sirah
APPELLATION
Sonoma Valley
AGING 20 months in 100%
French Oak, 33% new
SKIN CONTACT
10 –15 days
TA .63g/ml
pH 3.70
ALCOHOL 15.5%
PRODUCTION
2,320 cases
AGEABILITY
Drink now and for 7–10 years